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BJ04 NRU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,984 mi
Last recorded156,984 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NRU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 156,984 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 152,721 miles

Airbag light illuminated on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2012 152,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light illuminated on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,157 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 10,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 149,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 136,947 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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 115,900 miles

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

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2007 107,504 miles

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

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 NRU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

BJ04 NRU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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