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YL56 LJA

2006 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,013 mi
Last recorded167,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LJA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 167,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 162,615 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 158,445 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,044 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 154,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion arm..... From HUB to CHASSIS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm both balljoint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 144,934 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 141,592 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 141,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 132,462 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2.0mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2.5mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 132,461 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2.0mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2.5mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,378 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,432 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,926 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,139 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,065 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,929 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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YL56 LJA is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YL56 LJA, 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 YL56 LJA registered?

YL56 LJA is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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