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BG54 EZB

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,966 mi
Last recorded85,966 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EZB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2019 85,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested engine at risk of overheating. emisions CO level too high before abandoned test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

EM light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EM light on

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,448 miles

All brake discs worn

All four coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Sills covered not allowing full inspection

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,448 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs worn

All four coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Sills covered not allowing full inspection

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS (FACTORY FIT)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPETION

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler cap dosent lock

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,294 miles

underside of car corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,415 miles

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

eml on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,415 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,551 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,270 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,687 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 EZB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 BG54 EZB, 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 EZB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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