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YG55 XAU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XAU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front n/s and o/s trackrod ends have corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear jacking points have surface corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sills have corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,680 miles

Corrosion showing rear subframe mounting prescribe areas n/s & o/s.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,837 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3 mm

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 21 Feb 2018 99,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2-3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2-3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,678 miles

smoke level too low to detect, pass given.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,326 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,996 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,994 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,012 miles

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

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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YG55 XAU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG55 XAU, 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 YG55 XAU registered?

YG55 XAU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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