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BJ04 KVE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

201,094 mi
Last recorded201,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KVE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 201,094 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 201,094 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 191,012 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 191,012 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 173,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2013 173,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 170,032 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2011 170,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 156,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f lower driving light damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 156,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 131,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 130,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,598 miles

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,974 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Apr 2007 75,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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 KVE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

BJ04 KVE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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