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YS55 EMX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,459 mi
Last recorded136,459 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 EMX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 136,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (behind) wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor heavily corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front service brakes 25% imbalanced across the axle. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

INNER & OUTER SILL/FLOOR COVERS FITTED - STRONGLY ADVISE REMOVAL AND FURTHER INSPECTION due to the amount of corrosion evident!!

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 133,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn & outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 127,610 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn & outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,842 miles

o/s wiper rubber split

Fail 28 Aug 2019 121,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,819 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 116,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,807 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 133,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

slight bind o/s/rear parkbrake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,761 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,249 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

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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YS55 EMX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS55 EMX, 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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YS55 EMX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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