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BF06 VLX

2006 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,498 miles

OIL LEAK

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,966 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 86,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose bush dust cover broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose bush dust cover broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear under sills unable to check under side of vehicle fully due to lower coverings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,603 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,603 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 76,198 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 76,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,593 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s/r bottom suspension bush

slight roughness to o/s/f wheei bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,661 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,989 miles

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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BF06 VLX is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BF06 VLX, 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 BF06 VLX registered?

BF06 VLX is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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