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WX56 YFW

2006 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,939 mi
Last recorded124,939 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 YFW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 124,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe aqlong floor to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

advise front tyres different size to rear tyres

advise fuel flap will not stay shut

advise plastic undertrays fitted unable to see underside completely

advise underside corroded and covered in wet mud

Fail 10 Mar 2026 124,858 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing sharp edge corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe aqlong floor to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

advise front tyres different size to rear tyres

advise fuel flap will not stay shut

advise plastic undertrays fitted unable to see underside completely

advise underside corroded and covered in wet mud

Pass 17 Dec 2024 120,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along floor to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

advise floor sills rear subframe and rear suspension arms and body mountings to suspension corroded/ vehicle has had extensive welding repairs acceptable at present time

advise floor sills rear subframe and rear suspension arms and body mountings to suspension corroded/ vehicle has had extensive welding repairs acceptable at present time

fuel flap will not stay closed

offside mirror slightly loose

plastic undertrays fitted unable to inspect all componants

rear brake hoses have corroded ferrels

tyres are different sizes front to rear

vehicle underside covered in mud.

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fuel flap doesn't stay in closed position

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wing mirror is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

underside of vehicle muddy / wet testing condition

undertrays fitted / sill covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 21 Aug 2024 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel flap doesn't stay in closed position

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror unit is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer tie rod ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod inner and outer ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

floors to outer sills starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 118,750 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front track rod ends corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

bother outer sills cover sills fitted, inspection carried out as best possible

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,161 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2021 103,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 103,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 103,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,496 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,155 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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WX56 YFW is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol 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 WX56 YFW, 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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WX56 YFW is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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