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BF56 FTC

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 FTC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 130,117 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,040 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2023 130,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,663 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 124,660 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sill is slightly corroded

cover's fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,206 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

sill covers & under trays fitted

under body & inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,012 miles

inner sills have slight corrosion and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 99,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,884 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,150 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,033 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,051 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,083 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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BF56 FTC is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF56 FTC, 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 BF56 FTC registered?

BF56 FTC is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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