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YK05 XBR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,161 mi
Last recorded133,161 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 XBR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 133,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,928 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,919 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,264 miles

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

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

hand brake 16% no lock

Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,991 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,689 miles

front tyres weasring inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,110 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,606 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,169 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 43,795 miles

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

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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YK05 XBR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK05 XBR, 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 YK05 XBR registered?

YK05 XBR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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