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BL55 VFF

2006 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,142 mi
Last recorded125,142 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VFF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 125,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 116,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 109,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 99,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 99,190 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 90,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,860 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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BL55 VFF is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL55 VFF, 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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BL55 VFF is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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