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BF56 FTE

2006 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,467 mi
Last recorded184,467 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 FTE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 184,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 175,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 160,264 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 160,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Oct 2013 159,978 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 145,460 miles

steering lock/ignition switch stiff

Fail 12 Aug 2011 132,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 132,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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 23 Aug 2010 129,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,919 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,919 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 FTE is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF56 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF56 FTE?

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What year was BF56 FTE registered?

BF56 FTE is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BF56 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 FTE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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