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BT06 VTP

2006 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,347 mi
Last recorded126,347 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 VTP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 126,347 miles

inner sills corroded (outer covers fitted)

rear diff has oil leak

undercovers fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Mar 2026 126,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

inner sills corroded (outer covers fitted)

rear diff has oil leak

undercovers fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 112,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,713 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 111,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,816 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Offside Front INDICATOR REFLECTOR BROKEN

Fail 8 Jul 2022 108,785 miles

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

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Offside Front INDICATOR REFLECTOR BROKEN

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENT DUST COVERS COVERED IN SILICONE

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,826 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside indicator reflector broken

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,693 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front to rear of the vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front to rear of the vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill cover fitted, surface corrosion to inner sill areas.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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sill cover fitted, surface corrosion to inner sill areas.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,154 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,948 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 29 Jan 2016 76,536 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

general wear and score marks on all front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,513 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,513 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,977 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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BT06 VTP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT06 VTP, 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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What year was BT06 VTP registered?

BT06 VTP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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