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YT05 TJZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,652 mi
Last recorded194,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 TJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 194,652 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 194,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 175,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 152,728 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 152,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 124,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 124,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,698 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, calipers not releasing quickly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 113,698 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, calipers not releasing quickly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,746 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,673 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,398 miles

both rear lower wishbone inner rear bush has play

excessive oil leaks

front shocker lower bush has play - boarderline

front wishbone inner front bushes splitting

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking wearing on inside edge trewad lifting and close to limit

rear discs badly worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,989 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,756 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,391 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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YT05 TJZ 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 76.2%.

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 YT05 TJZ, 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 YT05 TJZ registered?

YT05 TJZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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