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SF05 YWG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,475 mi
Last recorded167,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YWG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 167,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 157,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 147,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 139,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 139,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 129,974 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 129,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 114,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear discs Slightly Pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,043 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 80,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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SF05 YWG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF05 YWG, 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

How do I check the history of SF05 YWG?

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What year was SF05 YWG registered?

SF05 YWG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is SF05 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 YWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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