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BJ04 YCT

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,601 mi
Last recorded121,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 121,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 117,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency just within test requirements.

Fail 31 May 2017 117,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake efficiency just within test requirements.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight oil leak

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

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 2 Jun 2016 111,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps adjusters are broken (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight oil leak

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,514 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2015 104,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 20 Jun 2014 97,696 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,316 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,289 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,143 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,528 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,274 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,275 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 YCT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

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

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