MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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))
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))
Front brake pads low
Rear brake pads low
Slight oil leak
Underbody corrosion
oil leak
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
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG04 VLJ registered?
BG04 VLJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 May 2004.
Is BG04 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG04 VLJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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