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BL55 YDT

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,703 mi
Last recorded202,703 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 202,703 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

General under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,509 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 121,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,441 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 115,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear silencers have fixing clamps that are cracking (secure at this moment in time)

nearside rear lower suspension arm has play in outer bush(strong advisory)

offside rear lower suspension arm has play in outer bush (strong advisory)

several chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,661 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,550 miles

engine management light is on

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,829 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 YDT is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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