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BC04 JHU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,265 mi
Last recorded66,265 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JHU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread.

front brake pads about 80% WORN.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread.

front brake pads about 80% WORN.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 55,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet safety catch partially seized.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,750 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front numer plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BC04 JHU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 73,418 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 BC04 JHU, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 JHU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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