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YM05 FXF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,750 mi
Last recorded139,750 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FXF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,750 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 139,715 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded mild steel section of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded mild steel section of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,398 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2019 137,397 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure rear silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,002 miles

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2018 133,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 122,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,443 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 99,271 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 86,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,399 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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YM05 FXF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YM05 FXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM05 FXF registered?

YM05 FXF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YM05 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 FXF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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