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BG54 EAP

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,623 mi
Last recorded46,623 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EAP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 44,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 44,870 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 44,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at rear of hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at rear of hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,488 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 41,414 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,297 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,470 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)

REAR SUBFRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,702 miles

LEAPER FITTED TO BONNET.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

leaper fitted to bonnet

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

jaguar leaper fitted to bonnet

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,464 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,723 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,397 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,119 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 EAP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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