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BD54 MLE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,039 mi
Last recorded143,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MLE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 143,039 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,087 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 138,087 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 137,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both near side and off side rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,876 miles

Advise battery light on

Advise engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + sidewall cracking due to age advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + sidewall cracking due to age advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 137,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise battery light on

Advise engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + sidewall cracking due to age advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + sidewall cracking due to age advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,455 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 117,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,047 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 114,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,794 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 83,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,159 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 59,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BD54 MLE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD54 MLE, 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 BD54 MLE registered?

BD54 MLE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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