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YD05 SXO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,969 mi
Last recorded144,969 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SXO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 144,969 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 144,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 134,894 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Apr 2025 134,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 126,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 126,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,611 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,943 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 113,943 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (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))

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

rear of body/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,484 miles

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres near limit

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,519 miles

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

trace of oil leak from turbo

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,600 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,857 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,763 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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YD05 SXO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YD05 SXO, 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 YD05 SXO registered?

YD05 SXO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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