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BJ04 FRU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FRU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,925 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,069 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,988 miles

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

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 FRU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 FRU registered?

BJ04 FRU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is BJ04 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 FRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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