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BC04 XBD

2004 Jaguar S-type

Maroon Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,395 mi
Last recorded159,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 159,395 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable itmes.

general under body / suspension has corrosion all around

Pass 18 Jun 2022 155,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

front & rear suspension components slight rusted

Fail 18 Jun 2022 155,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

front & rear suspension components slight rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,748 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 146,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2017 130,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 107,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades not in good condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 97,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades not in good condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,949 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,550 miles

Engine management light is on

Front brake balance near limit

Horn slightly harsh

Rear Brake discs have slight run-out advise replacement

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 74,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 74,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 71,704 miles

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

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

No B.S or post code on number plates

Fail 21 May 2009 71,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Both wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

No B.S or post code on number plates

Rear brakes 39% imbalenced

engine warning light on

Fail 29 May 2008 66,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 29 May 2008 66,408 miles

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

n/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,638 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 XBD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Maroon with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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