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BC04 YCH

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,679 mi
Last recorded177,679 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YCH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 177,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 166,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 166,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18Y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

engine oil level low

n/s/r inner side light not working

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush contaminated by oil

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2017 155,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 143,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 131,398 miles

Oil leak

near side front inner wheel arch loose

Fail 12 Feb 2015 131,391 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

near side front inner wheel arch loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,752 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,981 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 98,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,257 miles

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

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)

nearside rear inner cv boot insecure

play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2010 84,751 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

nearside rear inner cv boot insecure

play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,664 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 YCH is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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