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BG54 APZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 APZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 87,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 87,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,672 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near side and off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

off side rear registration number plate lens missing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,426 miles

Both rear tyres wearing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 82,892 miles

minor oil present

nearside rear exhaust has a slight leak

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,343 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,630 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 28 Jan 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,146 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,788 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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BG54 APZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BG54 APZ, 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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BG54 APZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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