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BG04 VLP

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,360 mi
Last recorded85,360 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VLP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,754 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALSO O/S SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOHT - ALSO O/S STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general under-body corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2021 83,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper, lower and inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general under-body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,166 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 83,166 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,338 miles

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

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

Rear disc rusted(both)

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear and nearside rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,296 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 23,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,968 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small chips on front screen

Fail 4 Mar 2010 12,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,645 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 VLP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG04 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

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