MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills,most of which covered in plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills,most of which covered in plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade split
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front wheel has slightly restricted free movement
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/s and o/s rear exhaust clamps broken
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
O/s/f wiper blade split
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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BG56 WFA is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2006.
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