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BG54 LKZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,824 mi
Last recorded168,824 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LKZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,824 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 133,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 133,243 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,260 miles

All tyres have damage to sidewall

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to all passenger seats ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,734 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,214 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail

Fail 9 Oct 2015 67,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear has a nail

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,277 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,869 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,540 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,188 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 LKZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

BG54 LKZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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