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BF56 GCU

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,092 mi
Last recorded175,092 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 175,092 miles

Nearside side repeater poorly secured

Fail 27 Jul 2023 175,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside side repeater poorly secured

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 171,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 167,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 164,738 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 164,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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 Headlamp light output reduced

Pass 16 Jul 2019 161,503 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 156,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 150,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,623 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,665 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,724 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 GCU is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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