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VU56 AAY

2006 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 AAY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,248 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 57,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ft tyres worn on inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 51,436 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ft tyres worn on inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,113 miles

Covers fitted.

Front tyres cracked.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,345 miles

o/s wiper split

Fail 1 Nov 2016 46,339 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge and cracking

o/s wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,740 miles

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

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,212 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 36,995 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,848 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 24,834 miles

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

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

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 2 Dec 2009 18,732 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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VU56 AAY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU56 AAY, 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 VU56 AAY registered?

VU56 AAY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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