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YS57 EKA

2008 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar S-type52,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 EKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,863 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,838 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 97,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,206 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 88,819 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,696 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 85,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 81,839 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 81,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2020 77,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,961 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 55,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,090 miles

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

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,992 miles

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

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

rear tyres show wear

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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YS57 EKA is a 2008 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 52,822 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 YS57 EKA, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS57 EKA registered?

YS57 EKA is a 2008 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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