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YE05 VPG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,979 mi
Last recorded133,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VPG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 133,979 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure rear .

Fail 8 Jun 2022 133,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s and n/s rear chassis inner sill and floor areas corroded.

o/s and n/s rear exhaust heat covers loose.

unable to check o/s outer sill due to covers fitted.advanced corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 130,348 miles

unable to check outer r sill condition o/s and n/s due to covers fitted.

unable to see front to rear brake pipes covers fitted.

Fail 27 May 2021 130,348 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front support bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer anchorage bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front support bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner anchorage bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check outer r sill condition o/s and n/s due to covers fitted.

unable to see front to rear brake pipes covers fitted.

Pass 25 May 2020 125,888 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive unsure if engine or gearbox leaking as oil on both undertrays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2020 125,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested no oil. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive unsure if engine or gearbox leaking as oil on both undertrays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hid starting to change colour.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,539 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres low on treead and cracking

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,533 miles

Brake performance not tested due nearside front wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres low on treead and cracking

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,292 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,664 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,588 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,238 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,552 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,879 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs marks on n/s/r wing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,189 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,189 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2007 23,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VPG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VPG, 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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YE05 VPG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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