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YH55 LNR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LNR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 134,352 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive black smoke , starting to run on , test aborted (8.2.2.2 (f))

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer ball joint covers split , plus movement in ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer ball joint covers split , plus movement in ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control bar outer ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

steering rack internals noisy when turning ** will require investigation **

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,766 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,060 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,814 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 22,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,503 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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YH55 LNR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH55 LNR, 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 YH55 LNR registered?

YH55 LNR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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