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BL55 VFY

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VFY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 98,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted ,suspect corrosion under neath

Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,154 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,154 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,546 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 20 Dec 2010 33,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,892 miles

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

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 VFY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL55 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL55 VFY?

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What year was BL55 VFY registered?

BL55 VFY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is BL55 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 VFY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 VFY have outstanding finance?

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