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BA55 SPY

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,876 mi
Last recorded108,876 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SPY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,876 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension components)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,353 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,600 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,582 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,161 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,632 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

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)

under trays fitted and under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,632 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

under trays fitted and under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,632 miles

engine covers restrict viewing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers restrict viewing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,673 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front pads low

gearbox under tray insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,907 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front pads low

gearbox under tray insecure

under trays fitted

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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BA55 SPY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 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 BA55 SPY, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA55 SPY registered?

BA55 SPY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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