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AJ56 EJY

2007 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,287 mi
Last recorded155,287 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EJY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 155,287 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. Unable to fully assess sills due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 155,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. Unable to fully assess sills due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 152,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 152,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.64mm ,legal limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.77mm ,legal limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,806 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer box clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 144,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer box clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trims covering testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,187 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,535 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 128,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 121,040 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 112,638 miles

Offside rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,696 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,501 miles

both rear brakes rubbing

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge 225/40/18w

o/s/r suspension tie bar boot, twisted

rear inner brake pads, look low?

some rust on both outer sills (covered in plastic trims)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 17 Apr 2014 80,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,011 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,965 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

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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AJ56 EJY is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 AJ56 EJY, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ56 EJY is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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