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BJ07 VKR

2007 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,165 mi
Last recorded118,165 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VKR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 118,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 117,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,646 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 115,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,176 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,176 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,359 miles

Emissions to clean for test

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,176 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osr top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,422 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 16 Mar 2012 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 21 Mar 2011 55,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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BJ07 VKR is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 BJ07 VKR, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ07 VKR registered?

BJ07 VKR is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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