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YP05 BXL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,534 mi
Last recorded64,534 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 BXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 61,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,680 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner bush/balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bush/balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner bush/balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bush/balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,543 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 57,543 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,147 miles

Both Track Rod Ends Corroded

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front & Rear Suspension Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Both Tyres Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Front Metal Brake Pipe Slight Corrosion

Nearside Small Chip In Windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,161 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 41,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres (2908) cracked and perished.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,096 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished.

O/S/R tyre nailed in shoulder.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,580 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,579 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,670 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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YP05 BXL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YP05 BXL, 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 YP05 BXL registered?

YP05 BXL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is YP05 BXL safe to buy?

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