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YR05 YKC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YKC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,227 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,629 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,624 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,454 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,318 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,502 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose union slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear flexi brake hose union slightly corroded

offside front flexi brake hose union slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear flexi brake hose union slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,076 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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YR05 YKC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR05 YKC, 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 YR05 YKC registered?

YR05 YKC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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