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BJ54 VGA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,564 mi
Last recorded120,564 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VGA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,564 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,930 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)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,338 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,966 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,053 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,415 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,187 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,259 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 VGA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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