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RA55 YVL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,560 mi
Last recorded58,560 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 58,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 38,359 miles

Both Sills Covers Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,425 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 28,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 22,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,635 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2009 12,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 12,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,585 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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RA55 YVL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA55 YVL, 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.

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What year was RA55 YVL registered?

RA55 YVL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is RA55 YVL safe to buy?

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