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BJ04 FSE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,219 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,906 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,906 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,417 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,012 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,651 miles

Oil leak

play on both rear hub carrier bushes

play on both rear shock bushes

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

play on both rear hub carrier bushes

play on both rear shock bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 52,958 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside mirror cover insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,584 miles

hand brake imbalance

o/s/front two nails

o/s/rear metal object in tyre

unable to view pads

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,985 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 FSE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

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

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