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YY05 ZGS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 ZGS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,884 miles

O/S/F WINFG RUSTING AND COVERD IN TAPE

Fail 7 Jun 2023 114,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F WINFG RUSTING AND COVERD IN TAPE

Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2021 99,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (also cracking slightly) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 92,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (also cracking slightly) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily cracked, worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in sidewall, worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear sub frame (front) mounting bushes unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

exhaust emission test carried out, reading to low to register

Fail 26 Jul 2018 88,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily cracked, worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in sidewall, worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Rear imbalance to rear foot brake effort on roller brake test

both rear sub frame (front) mounting bushes unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

exhaust emission test carried out, reading to low to register

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,115 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

side walls perishing on both front tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

side walls perishing on both front tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges also cracking to sidewalls

both rear axle mounting bushes slight unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

emission test carried out but readings to low to registor

n/s/r tie rod ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

slight bind to front brakes

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,918 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,655 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY05 ZGS 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 71.4%.

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 YY05 ZGS, 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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YY05 ZGS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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