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FY55 GYB

2005 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,412 mi
Last recorded110,412 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GYB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 108,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,914 miles

Steering system heavy.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,085 miles

eml light on

n/s/r light repaired with tape

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detatched (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

n/s/r light repaired with tape

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,515 miles

eml light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,588 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Nov 2015 67,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enginemanagement light stays on

Fail 19 Nov 2014 56,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enginemanagement light stays on

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,564 miles

Corrosion at front and rear brake disc surfaces.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,654 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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FY55 GYB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 GYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 GYB registered?

FY55 GYB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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