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YT55 XBG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,530 mi
Last recorded178,530 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XBG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 178,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 176,136 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 176,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 172,712 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 169,466 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 167,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 166,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 166,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 165,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush/bearing,,, recommend check/renew (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer pin/bearing ,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 6 Oct 2017 165,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush/bearing,,, recommend check/renew (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer pin/bearing ,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,250 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil contamination,, recommend check ()

n/s/f worn uneven on edges

o/s/f tyre tread worn uneven on edges, cut in outer sidewall

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,719 miles

engine oil leak ,oil spraying back onto exhaust system

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak ,oil spraying back onto exhaust system

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,433 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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YT55 XBG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YT55 XBG, 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 YT55 XBG registered?

YT55 XBG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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