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YY54 VNG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VNG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

o/r rear brake hose outer covering splitting over steal braiding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,400 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,376 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,767 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,976 miles

dsc fault

eml light on

nsf osf tyres worn on inside

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,884 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,239 miles

both sides front lower arm mounting area slight corrosion

front brake discs worn

offside front coil spring slight corrosion bottom section

rear brake discs pitted

side skirts fitted to sills

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

unable to see rear brake pads

under tray covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 38,235 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both sides front lower arm mounting area slight corrosion

front brake discs worn

offside front coil spring slight corrosion bottom section

rear brake discs pitted

side skirts fitted to sills

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

unable to see rear brake pads

under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,231 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,956 miles

NOTE: ELECTRICAL WIRING CHAFING ON BOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN POST [close to rack]

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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YY54 VNG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY54 VNG, 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 YY54 VNG registered?

YY54 VNG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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