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BC04 RZE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RZE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 70,149 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers very rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers very rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR SHOCKABSORBERS RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAM RUSTY

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,381 miles

Front water ingress both main beam lamps

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust to body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,380 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Park brake (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front water ingress both main beam lamps

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust to body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,278 miles

underbody corrosion started on rear subframe , rear suspension components , some underbody sections

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,236 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

underbody corrosion started on rear subframe , rear suspension components , some underbody sections

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 103,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 62,960 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 62,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine D P F Treatment and car ran untill hot (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding disc showing signs of excessive heat (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine DPF treatment added and car ran untill hot (7.4.B.3b)

smoke / fumes front of engine under acceleration

Pass 17 May 2016 60,755 miles

some surface rust all discs

Fail 17 May 2016 60,755 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release no buckle through seat cushion . (5.2.5a)

some surface rust all discs

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,267 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,892 miles

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

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

rubber boots on all four rear toe in adjuster arms perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,110 miles

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

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

front track rod end dust covers perished

rear tie bar arm joint covers perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,713 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,557 miles

rear brake discs only 25% braking surface to discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,790 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner edeges . less than 50% pad contact area

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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