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BG54 VSZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,351 mi
Last recorded69,351 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,939 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,696 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 60,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,606 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear tyre is close to wear indicators

Pass 7 May 2016 54,789 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2015 51,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,675 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,669 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 44,233 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on outer shoulder.

Fail 1 May 2013 44,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner shoulder and has uneven wear. borderline

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 12 May 2012 41,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 38,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 33,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 18,135 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid level low in reservoir

slight play to offside front and nearside front suspension thrust arm bushes

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 VSZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 VSZ registered?

BG54 VSZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BG54 VSZ safe to buy?

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