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WG56 SFY

2006 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 SFY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,069 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 134,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,954 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 131,950 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,892 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 127,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,661 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,351 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shocks bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 111,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shocks bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,634 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,189 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Fail 7 Oct 2015 87,170 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,129 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs worn and scored

Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,129 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,520 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,510 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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WG56 SFY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG56 SFY, 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 WG56 SFY registered?

WG56 SFY is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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