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BL07 VRU

2007 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VRU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,386 miles

sill covers fiited

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,475 miles

Both sills corroded.

Rear subframe heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 99,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom spring cup excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills covered

Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,370 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 66,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top left hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 65,124 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,562 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,291 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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BL07 VRU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 BL07 VRU, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL07 VRU registered?

BL07 VRU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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