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BF04 ZLU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,009 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 71,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,594 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 ZLU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BF04 ZLU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BF04 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 ZLU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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