MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Upper Both rear exhaust end boxes, shields loosed on the fixings.
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
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
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)
EML on
unable to read odometer
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)
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
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)
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?
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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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BG54 VSV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 November 2004.
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