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YE05 VNJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 125,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 124,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2020 124,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,528 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 106,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 99,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,672 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2013 89,793 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 81,329 miles

offside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 81,328 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 70,331 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 70,331 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 58,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,776 miles

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

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

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)

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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YE05 VNJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE05 VNJ, 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 YE05 VNJ registered?

YE05 VNJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YE05 VNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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