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BD56 JRU

2007 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 JRU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 149,502 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,830 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 130,976 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 130,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,458 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 124,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 116,343 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output All (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,372 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output All (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,373 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,300 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 56,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,017 miles

rear discs worn

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,017 miles

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

rear discs worn

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,164 miles

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

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

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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BD56 JRU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 BD56 JRU, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD56 JRU registered?

BD56 JRU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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