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V6 EWJ

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 EWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,771 miles

Exhaust noisy

Headlamps misty

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 114,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,026 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 106,625 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension components corroded

Front Track rod ends corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 105,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,075 miles

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

Underside covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 102,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides/ no headlamp aim pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,875 miles

General rear axle corrosion

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,841 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,545 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under tray guards

Fail 2 Feb 2017 65,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under tray guards

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,969 miles

added 2 ltrs of engine oil

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

splits in both wiper blades

Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,847 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on min mark

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,365 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,327 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall is slightly deformed

Fail 27 Jan 2009 22,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall is slightly deformed

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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V6 EWJ is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V6 EWJ, 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 V6 EWJ registered?

V6 EWJ is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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