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YW05 SFF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 SFF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (o/s) (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 131,251 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 131,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 126,395 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 120,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,352 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 16 Jun 2016 114,333 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr outer pad worn

osr suspension squeeking and sticking

Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr outer pad worn

osr suspension squeeking and sticking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,124 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 87,118 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield insucure

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,961 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,346 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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YW05 SFF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YW05 SFF, 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 YW05 SFF registered?

YW05 SFF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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