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BG04 XXA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both sides (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,682 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,856 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,289 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,300 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,387 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,920 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,078 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,885 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake disks slightly pitted on inner sides

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,885 miles

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

front brake disks slightly pitted on inner sides

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,555 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 36,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,449 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 30,448 miles

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

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

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 XXA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

BG04 XXA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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