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BF04 FWT

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,385 mi
Last recorded205,385 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FWT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 205,385 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2017 193,322 miles

handbrake poor performance

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

Fail 3 May 2017 193,322 miles

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

handbrake poor performance

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 15 Aug 2016
Fail 10 Aug 2016 155,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,927 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,683 miles

o/s wing mirror loose

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,030 miles

Nearside 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)

damage to n/s/f lower corner of windscreen.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,921 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FWT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

BF04 FWT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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