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BC04 XAM

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XAM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 114,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 113,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear underside general corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,997 miles

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

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 95,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,808 miles

slight oil leak from engine sump pan

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,302 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,876 miles

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

near side front tyre worn close to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,316 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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BC04 XAM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

BC04 XAM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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