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BG54 LJY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,956 mi
Last recorded130,956 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LJY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,956 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,330 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,252 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,370 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,617 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on dash

nsf tyre sidewall has damage

Fail 8 Oct 2013 87,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,342 miles

brake fluid not seen due to cover, brake fluid to be checked

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid not seen due to cover, brake fluid to be checked

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,892 miles

front and rear discs rusty

n/s front suspension creaking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,958 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,678 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 LJY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

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

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