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BG54 VSV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,010 mi
Last recorded158,010 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 158,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shocks corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock corroded

both rear exhaust heat shield loose

dsc warning light on dash

under trays fitted and sill covers

Pass 8 Feb 2019 157,800 miles

Rear Upper Both rear exhaust end boxes, shields loosed on the fixings.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 157,760 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front and rear shocks are corroded

DSC not available warning message on dash

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust shield not secured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 157,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 157,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 156,895 miles

DSC not available warning message on dash

Offside Rear light unit slightly loose

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust heat shields insecure

under-trays and covers fitted it restricting view of components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 156,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

DSC not available warning message on dash

Offside Rear light unit slightly loose

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust heat shields insecure

under-trays and covers fitted it restricting view of components

Fail 15 Sep 2015 156,861 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014

EML on

unable to read odometer

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,701 miles

DSC light on

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

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 13 Oct 2012 123,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,481 miles

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

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

n/s/r rim protector damaged outer

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,334 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 78,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,978 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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 VSV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

BG54 VSV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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