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VX55 UPP

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,804 mi
Last recorded118,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UPP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,804 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 118,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted fitted incorrectly and is very close to fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 110,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted fitted incorrectly and is very close to fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,652 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 68,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,198 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 67,195 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 66,057 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,569 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight cuts on both front tyres outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,139 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,981 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,528 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,827 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 34,827 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)

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

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

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

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

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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VX55 UPP 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 VX55 UPP, 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 VX55 UPP registered?

VX55 UPP is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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