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YD55 VPL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,968 mi
Last recorded65,968 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VPL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,636 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 57,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,684 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,399 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

o/s rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,763 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 2 Sep 2009 30,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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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YD55 VPL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD55 VPL, 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 YD55 VPL registered?

YD55 VPL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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