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BJ04 FSF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FSF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 152,881 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 152,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 133,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,590 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear handbrake outer cables rubbing through

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,814 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 3 Mar 2009 51,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 FSF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

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

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