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BJ54 JVC

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,219 mi
Last recorded130,219 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 130,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced on both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,365 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 118,359 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 118,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,614 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 94,943 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to cords

Fail 12 Aug 2017 94,943 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to cords

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread area.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 92,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 87,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,417 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 73,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

squeak from engine

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,067 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 58,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,939 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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BJ54 JVC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ54 JVC, 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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BJ54 JVC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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