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BG54 LJV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,118 mi
Last recorded80,118 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LJV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 80,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,305 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 60,305 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner bearing boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bearing boot (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))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,919 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 59,486 miles

centre seat belt damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,465 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt catch outer casing missing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt catch outer casing missing

Pass 27 May 2015 56,765 miles
Fail 26 May 2015

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 May 2014 54,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seat belt stalk deteriorated.

n/s mirror unit slightly damaged.

slight damage down o/s body.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,453 miles

centre seat belt buckle incomplete but in good working order

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre seat belt buckle incomplete but in good working order

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 53,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear shock absorber lower bearing worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,911 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,743 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,799 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 LJV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LJV, 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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What year was BG54 LJV registered?

BG54 LJV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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