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BJ04 DFD

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DFD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 81,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 70,136 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 64,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,987 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,070 miles

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

rear offside door will not open

Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside wiper blade rubber is split at both ends

rear offside door will not open

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,631 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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BJ04 DFD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ04 DFD, 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 BJ04 DFD registered?

BJ04 DFD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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