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BJ04 DFL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

277,231 mi
Last recorded277,231 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 277,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 277,230 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 158,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 132,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,189 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,561 miles

offside wiper blade small split

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 DFL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

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

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