MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Coolant leak Coolant Bottle ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Coolant leak Coolant Bottle ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame very rusty
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame very rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe Heavily corroded/weakened in places. (1.1.11 (c))
Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noticeable play .ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer and inner bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber, lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear tyres, wearing on outer edges
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside split at ends. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s wiperblade torn on end
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s wiperblade torn on end
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VU05 BYJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VU05 BYJ, 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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VU05 BYJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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