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BD04 SWU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,322 mi
Last recorded124,322 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SWU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,322 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,519 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 118,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 113,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,079 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,073 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 85,759 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,477 miles

rear brake pipes metal ends rusty

Pass 19 May 2010 52,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,662 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,642 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,636 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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BD04 SWU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD04 SWU, 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 BD04 SWU registered?

BD04 SWU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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