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YC55 XVP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 XVP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,867 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower leading suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower leading suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside inner sill to floor repairs are not a continuous weld - some areas not welded at all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached front tray broken and semi supported with bungee strap , offside arch liner floating (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all metal sections of flexible brake hoses are corroded - some are borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general heavy corrosion present on underside

many plastic covers prevent full inspection - some previous repairs and underseal not completely visible - corrosion present through some slightly open areas of covers

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,421 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section of the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section of the outer chassis to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

damage to n/s handbrake cable

damage to o/s handbrake cable

emissions too low to test

engine cover fitted

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

damage to n/s handbrake cable

damage to o/s handbrake cable

emissions too low to test

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,053 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,385 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

washers weak but clearing screen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,724 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,974 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,731 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2011 43,087 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,575 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 8 Dec 2008 25,658 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)

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 XVP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC55 XVP, 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 YC55 XVP registered?

YC55 XVP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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