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BF04 NVT

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,136 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

radiator is warped

Fail 31 Oct 2019 102,333 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

radiator is warped

Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,364 miles

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

Headlamps lenses misty

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,364 miles

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

Headlamps lenses misty

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,838 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,327 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,728 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,365 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 7 Jun 2006 23,029 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 NVT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

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

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