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BT55 AFO

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,361 mi
Last recorded149,361 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AFO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 149,361 miles

Both outer sills corrode but not in prescribed area

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 149,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both outer sills corrode but not in prescribed area

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 146,793 miles

both rear lower arches slightly corroded

both undersills/outersills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 141,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 140,950 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,813 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp broken exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp broken exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,507 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 112,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,524 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,504 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS NS REAR INNER PADS WORN (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high NS OS (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OS NS FRONT SUS ARMSBUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,606 miles

FRONT SUS ARMS SLIGHT PLAY BUSHES REAR PADS APPEAR WORN

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,246 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf air bag off

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

ns air bag light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,358 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,852 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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BT55 AFO is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT55 AFO, 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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BT55 AFO is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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