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BG56 BKN

2006 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,510 mi
Last recorded165,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BKN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 165,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 165,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 161,539 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 149,247 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 148,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 144,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 137,355 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 132,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,745 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear light slightly damaged

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

windscreen has a minor dameged

Pass 25 Nov 2017 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 117,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,452 miles

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

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

TRAKING ADVICED

Fail 28 Nov 2015 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

TRAKING ADVICED

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,824 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,824 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,936 miles

Child seat fitted to nsf not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Child seat fitted to osr not allowing full inspection odf adult seatbelt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,840 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,817 miles

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

Engine oil level below minimum on the dipstick, added 2.0 lts

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,072 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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BG56 BKN is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG56 BKN, 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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BG56 BKN is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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