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BG53 VBO

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,367 mi
Last recorded147,367 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VBO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 147,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 147,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 128,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing worn with slight noise

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 by fuel tank and across axle excess corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing worn with slight noise

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,211 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,184 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,436 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,302 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees, fronts wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,274 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 13,274 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing low

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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BG53 VBO is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG53 VBO, 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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BG53 VBO is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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