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BL55 VGP

2006 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,949 mi
Last recorded120,949 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VGP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,949 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,908 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose although still attached (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose although still attached (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 113,555 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 113,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,371 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,725 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre has perished

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre has perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,084 miles

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

nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,872 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,698 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 VGP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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