MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear tie arm ball joints excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (8.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears from side of tank to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snepped (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.
n/s/r tyre tread wearing in centre section.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.
n/s/r tyre tread wearing in centre section.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
front tyre size --- 245/40/18,rear tyre size ---245/45/18.
slight damage to n/s/r tyre tread.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG04 XPA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 April 2004.
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