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YC55 FDA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,664 mi
Last recorded83,664 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FDA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,664 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner sill panels corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 83,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner sill panels corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 97Y Laufenn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,105 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R18 97Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Head Lamp Cleaning Device cover missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,149 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Head Lamp Cleaning Device cover missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 44,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2019 37,640 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on shoulders slightly

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

exhaust system has some minor surface corrosion

front tyres slightly worn on shoulders

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,898 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension and steering components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,977 miles

Nearside front tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,893 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,880 miles

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

Rear 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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YC55 FDA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YC55 FDA, 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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YC55 FDA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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