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BG04 VLJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,227 mi
Last recorded67,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,440 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,914 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,403 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Slight oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,861 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Plastic trim fitted to sills. Unableto fully inspect perscribed areas.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 51,804 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)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 49,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,877 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both side rear tyres starting to get low from centre thread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,323 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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BG04 VLJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG04 VLJ, 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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BG04 VLJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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