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BG54 FBZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,204 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 86,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 77,178 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer lower bush to hub Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides transverse link rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer lower bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse link rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has bolt headed screw in the tread

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer lower bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse link rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,411 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse tie rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse tie rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 60,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse tie rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse tie rod inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim just acceptable

Offside Rear suspension transverse link rod inner ball joint rubber boot deteriated

bottom of engine is oily

engine covers & under trays fitted ,some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,849 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension ( transverse link rod inner ball joint boot deteriated )

bonnet secondary catch is stiff

bottom of engine is quite oily

Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,698 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension transverse link inner ball joint boot deteriated

bottom engine is quite oily

Fail 20 Dec 2018 39,698 miles

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

Front brake pads are getting low

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension transverse link inner ball joint boot deteriated

bottom engine is quite oily

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,368 miles

coil springs corroded

front wipers slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to sub-frames

suspension bushes worn slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,320 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front head-light aim on lower limit (border line pass)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,085 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,525 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 8,522 miles

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

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 29 Nov 2007 4,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 4,966 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FBZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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