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BJ54 SFF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,616 mi
Last recorded121,616 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SFF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 121,616 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty on constantly (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,473 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,469 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,946 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 88,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 cut on inner sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,209 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,084 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 SFF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFF, 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 BJ54 SFF registered?

BJ54 SFF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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