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BJ04 DFG

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DFG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted inspection limited

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,223 miles

Front front shock absorbers spongy

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable cover damaged but not affecting opperation (1.1.15 (a))

steering coloum shaft fouling on engine underbody cover

Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from rear of engine by gearbox bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc has scoring on inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from rear of engine by gearbox bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch seized open thus not latching bonnet correcrtly

Pass 3 May 2017 80,169 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2017 80,169 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,678 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,762 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,762 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,711 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,180 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,256 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 DFG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

BJ04 DFG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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