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YF54 GBZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 GBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 106,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rear (tie rod) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 101,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 93,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight uneven tread offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,691 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,443 miles

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,798 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,144 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 31,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,127 miles

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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YF54 GBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YF54 GBZ, 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 YF54 GBZ registered?

YF54 GBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YF54 GBZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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