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BG04 VLR

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,092 mi
Last recorded109,092 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise change A.S.A.P 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,935 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,729 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,862 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,337 miles

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,499 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,978 miles

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,544 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,167 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges 225/55x16w

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,256 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 VLR is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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