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BC04 LNX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

184,264 mi
Last recorded184,264 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LNX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 184,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r handbrake pad low

Fail 7 Mar 2022 184,260 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r handbrake pad low

Pass 25 Mar 2021 182,387 miles

Areas of corrosion detected on front to rear brake pipes.

Rear hand brake pads wearing thin. park brake cables in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2020 182,296 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed by corrosion with in 30 cm of sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both hand brake cables in poor condition, & park brake pads wearing thin.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 174,124 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill is corroded and holed outside of all prescribed areas

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 174,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill is corroded and holed outside of all prescribed areas

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 162,121 miles

damage to both o/s doors

front pads getting low

front shocks slightly damp

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2018 160,058 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 160,048 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wishbone mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,210 miles

CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 147,205 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PARK BRAKE PADS ARE EXTREMELY THIN-STRONG ADVISORY

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

park brake pads worn low on inner pads

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear exhaust heatshield loose

offside wiper torn slightly on ends

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear exhaust heatshield loose

offside wiper torn slightly on ends

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,029 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,683 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 33,683 miles

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

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 LNX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LNX, 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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What year was BC04 LNX registered?

BC04 LNX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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