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BJ04 DFN

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,832 mi
Last recorded138,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DFN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 138,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 110,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 102,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,127 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Fail 12 May 2015 96,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Pass 16 May 2014 87,966 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 87,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 24 May 2013 80,841 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 80,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 11 May 2012 75,785 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2011 70,481 miles

SMALL NAIL IN THE OSF TYRE TREAD

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH

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

THERE IS OIL DIPPING OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY.

Pass 18 May 2011 70,481 miles

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH

SMALL NAIL IN THE OSF TYRE TREAD

THERE IS OIL DIPPING OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY.

Pass 7 May 2010 67,042 miles

THE WIRES TO THE FRONT ABS SENSORS WHERE OUT OF THE CLIPS AND HANGING DOWN AND I HAVE REFITTED THEM

Pass 13 May 2009 61,944 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR LEGAL MIN

Pass 20 May 2008 55,914 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW IN THE CENTRE

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 43,473 miles

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

NSF TYRE TREAD BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 DFN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ04 DFN, 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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BJ04 DFN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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