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YH56 LNK

2006 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 LNK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 109,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 109,805 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 109,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,774 miles

Both front sills heavily corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Both wiperblades smearing badly

Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,774 miles

Both front sills heavily corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Both wiperblades smearing badly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,103 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Holed corrosion to nearside front outer sill, not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm / brake reaction arms rubber bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm / brake reaction arms rubber bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Outer sill covers fitted, cannot assess outer sills.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,691 miles

Engine management light displayed

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,082 miles

Offside Front tyre split on sidewall

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,889 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,515 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,514 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,653 miles

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

nearside front tyre split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,664 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre split

nearside rear tyre split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,682 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,828 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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YH56 LNK is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH56 LNK, 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 YH56 LNK registered?

YH56 LNK is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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