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YM55 TXV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,431 mi
Last recorded99,431 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 TXV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,431 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,919 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,914 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,246 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 84,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,824 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,143 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,505 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 36,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,769 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 35,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,742 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front 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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YM55 TXV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM55 TXV, 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 YM55 TXV registered?

YM55 TXV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is YM55 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 TXV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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