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YG05 COU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 COU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,052 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Axle and prescribed areas corroded

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,051 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Axle and prescribed areas corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,293 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,288 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,283 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,628 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Offside & Nearside (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Offside & Nearside (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 66,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,394 miles

plastic underfloor and engine covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,996 miles

Front wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 48,545 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 48,545 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,268 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,283 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,276 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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,872 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,356 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,447 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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YG05 COU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YG05 COU, 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 YG05 COU registered?

YG05 COU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YG05 COU safe to buy?

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