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BJ04 XZV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,957 mi
Last recorded171,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 171,957 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 171,957 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 166,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 166,905 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside upto flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 156,479 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 156,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,211 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 128,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine coolant level below minimum, top up for test

Engine oil level below minimum, top up for test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm, Inner edge worn / bald, DOT 4116, 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm, Inner edge worn / bald, DOT 4116, 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,086 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nsf shock absorber no damping effect

Osf shock absorber no damping effect

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nsf shock absorber no damping effect

Osf shock absorber no damping effect

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nsf tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,052 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,002 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2009 49,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,751 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 22 Mar 2007 33,174 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 XZV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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