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BD54 UXC

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,136 mi
Last recorded167,136 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 UXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 167,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 160,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight misting on all four shockers.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 160,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight misting on all four shockers.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 137,664 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,157 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 117,931 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 117,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear inner track arm ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,320 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,339 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,524 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

mascot fitted to bonnet

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

mascot fitted to bonnet

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,067 miles

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

jaguar mascot fitted to bonnet

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,975 miles

mascot on bonnet

offside headlight aim on bottom line will not ajust but still ok

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,281 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 UXC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

BD54 UXC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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