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BJ04 NKT

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,103 mi
Last recorded121,103 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NKT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,404 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,404 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,407 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Engine management light on

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Fail 23 Oct 2017 105,407 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,472 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,988 miles

Front disc slightly worn

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

slightly oil leak?

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,988 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front disc slightly worn

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

slightly oil leak?

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 77,057 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,131 miles

Lower Engine Cover Damaged And Fouling On Some Components!

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,986 miles

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

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

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

Lower Engine Cover Damaged And Fouling On Some Components!

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,522 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,944 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Nov 2010 48,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,024 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,259 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,279 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 NKT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NKT, 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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BJ04 NKT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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