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WG55 YZB

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YZB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 112,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,971 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 105,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,430 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,481 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,022 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 61,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,545 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,305 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 43,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG55 YZB is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG55 YZB, 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 WG55 YZB registered?

WG55 YZB is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for WG55 YZB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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