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YH05 GFU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,996 mi
Last recorded125,996 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GFU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 125,996 miles

dash warning light on for brake light warning

Fail 15 Aug 2018 125,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 112,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 112,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2015 103,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 73,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,612 miles

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

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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YH05 GFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH05 GFU, 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 YH05 GFU registered?

YH05 GFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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