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BF04 ESV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,650 mi
Last recorded166,650 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ESV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 166,650 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated giving poor beam image

O/S/F Fog lamp inoperative

Oil leak on engine

Fail 20 May 2021 166,649 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Closest to Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps deteriorated giving poor beam image

O/S/F Fog lamp inoperative

Oil leak on engine

Pass 21 May 2020 165,744 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 161,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 161,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 155,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 147,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 142,272 miles

Nearside Rear Slight Play In Suspension Link Arm

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Slight Play In Suspension Link Arm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 125,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2011 92,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,822 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,222 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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BF04 ESV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF04 ESV, 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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BF04 ESV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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