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BG54 FBA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,486 mi
Last recorded163,486 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FBA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,486 miles

Nearside Inner Steering joint has play but unable to see due to steering rack boots

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 163,486 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering joint has play but unable to see due to steering rack boots

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 161,826 miles

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

Nearside Inner steering has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arms have red rust coming from bush areas but no play

Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded light corrosion on all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Oil leak sump area ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrsion

Pass 7 Sep 2016 151,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front TYRE CUT ON OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Sep 2016 151,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front TYRE CUT ON OUTER EDGE

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

OIL LEAKS

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

PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,851 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2013 98,210 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 97,520 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,421 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,513 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight damage on sidewall on nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front and rear wheels

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,586 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

N/S WIPER RUBBER END SPLIT.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,586 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

N/S WIPER RUBBER END SPLIT.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,958 miles

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

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 FBA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 FBA registered?

BG54 FBA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is BG54 FBA safe to buy?

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