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BF04 NVZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 81,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 81,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 81,771 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 81,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades defective (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,711 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,690 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 77,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2009 57,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,160 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 48,708 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NVZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

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

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