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BJ56 LFF

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,825 mi
Last recorded166,825 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LFF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 166,825 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 165,235 miles

Sill kit fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2024 165,235 miles

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

Sill kit fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 163,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 163,020 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers, sills covered and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 161,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush on limit time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers, sills covered and undertrays fitted

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 26 Sep 2020 151,416 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 151,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 126,889 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 126,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,665 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,002 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,002 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,990 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,636 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,690 miles

front wipers just clearing screen .

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,507 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,049 miles

both wiperblades splitting.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,824 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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BJ56 LFF is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ56 LFF, 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 BJ56 LFF registered?

BJ56 LFF is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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