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YE05 VNS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,497 mi
Last recorded167,497 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VNS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 167,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 162,020 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 162,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 155,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2013 155,401 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2012 148,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux belt slightly worn/loose

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated (border line pass)

offside and nearside front wiper blades poor condition (border line pass)

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2011 126,585 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 126,576 miles

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

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edge

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2010 107,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 84,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2009 87,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre inner edge wearing

osf tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 21 May 2008 64,635 miles

Nail in 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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YE05 VNS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE05 VNS, 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 YE05 VNS registered?

YE05 VNS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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