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BD54 MTZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,305 miles

Both sides (os&ns) sill can not checked cover fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe clips broken

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,163 miles

Both sides (ns&os) sill can not checked covers fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both sides (ns&os) sill can not checked covers fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,851 miles

both outer sills not checked covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills not checked covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Water leak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,352 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Water leak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,392 miles

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

both sills not checked [covers]

Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both sills not checked [covers]

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,297 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread to shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread to shoulder void of tread 235/50zr17 96w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread to shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread to shoulder void of tread 235/50zr17 96w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,421 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Oct 2008 31,629 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,291 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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BD54 MTZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MTZ, 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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BD54 MTZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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