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YD55 VPV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,035 mi
Last recorded148,035 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 141,365 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joint.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 141,365 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joint.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,889 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 135,886 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 121,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 111,497 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2012 101,717 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 110 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 67,944 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VPV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD55 VPV registered?

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

Is YD55 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 VPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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