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YB54 VFH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,698 mi
Last recorded148,698 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VFH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light flashes intermittent

Pass 14 Aug 2018 146,754 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 146,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 142,987 miles

Emissions Satisfactory

Engine temp 83*

Headlight len's starting to glaze over

o/side door handle sticks on occasions

Pass 10 Jan 2015 139,318 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 138,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 120,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 106,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YB54 VFH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB54 VFH, 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 YB54 VFH registered?

YB54 VFH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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