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BJ04 FRX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,713 mi
Last recorded112,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 111,989 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 111,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,499 miles

(all4)tyres worn on inner edges

Rear box section near rear subframe rusty but not affecting strength

sill covers fitted unable to see condition along lengty

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,488 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box sections both sides close to sub frame slightly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

sills have covers fitted unable to see condition along length

Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,360 miles

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

fuel cap damaged

plastic coating on nsr and osr brake pipes rubbed threw near handbrake cables

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel cap damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 92,465 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2014 92,164 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,923 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,923 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 64,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 49,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,348 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 FRX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

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