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YD55 VPX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,962 mi
Last recorded80,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VPX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,962 miles

ball joint covers repaired with sealer

tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,029 miles

Rubber covers on ball joints repaired with sealer

Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,789 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 78,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,159 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,172 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,172 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,253 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer band

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,797 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 25 Aug 2010 60,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,156 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VPX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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