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BJ04 FCA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FCA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,863 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight sign of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under cover tray insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,863 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine light on

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight sign of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under cover tray insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,266 miles

Oil leak oil slight leak under the engine bay ()

Oil light flashing on dashboard

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 119,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 118,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,947 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter

Fail 12 Oct 2013 106,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Movement in the offside rear, lower arm, rear inner bush

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,846 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,388 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil level @ minimum

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,278 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 66,910 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch siezed and not working - rectified

oil level just above min

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,972 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 FCA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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