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BF04 ETY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ETY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,375 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 92,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 87,178 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 81,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,709 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,310 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,060 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,060 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,122 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,870 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,525 miles

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

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

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 ETY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF04 ETY, 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 BF04 ETY registered?

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

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