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BJ04 XZL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,000 mi
Last recorded164,000 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XZL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 164,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 156,741 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 156,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,317 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 147,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 145,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 145,514 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 143,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 136,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,070 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,853 miles

Nail in nearside front 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,476 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 XZL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

BJ04 XZL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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