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BJ07 VZG

2007 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,672 mi
Last recorded167,672 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VZG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,672 miles

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2017 147,475 miles

N/S/R exhaust heatshield lose

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement and park brake lever has restricted travel (3.5.1k)

N/S/R exhaust heatshield lose

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,440 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bushes creaking.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 127,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bushes creaking.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre damaged on inner wall

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

Offside parking brake cable chafed

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 87,782 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Diff Leaking Oil

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,215 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake warning lights on dash illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,015 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,967 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,059 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,344 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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BJ07 VZG is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

BJ07 VZG is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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