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YF55 HCU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,442 mi
Last recorded109,442 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 HCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,442 miles

o/s n/s/r+n/s/f tyre inner treads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,376 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 21 Sep 2012 98,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,439 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,695 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YF55 HCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF55 HCU, 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 YF55 HCU registered?

YF55 HCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is YF55 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 HCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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