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YC55 ZFU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

163,763 mi
Last recorded163,763 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZFU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 163,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 156,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 156,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2022 148,741 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 148,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,597 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 144,587 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 122,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 122,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,236 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 111,236 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,370 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 245/40/18

cover sills fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension bed

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 106,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes worn on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 245/40/18

cover sills fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension bed

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,258 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 101,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,879 miles

outer sill covers fitted

zero emissions reading

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,977 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 92,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner tred

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,092 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,076 miles

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 ZFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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