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YP55 GWV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 GWV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension bushes perished

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear / strong advisory (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension bushes perrished

Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,141 miles

Rear various suspension rubbers perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,142 miles

Rear anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Rear suspension components rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,330 miles

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,379 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,662 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,429 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 44,428 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,854 miles

both rear tyres wearing..

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,571 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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YP55 GWV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YP55 GWV, 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 YP55 GWV registered?

YP55 GWV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 GWV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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