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BJ54 XEM

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,859 mi
Last recorded128,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 128,859 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 128,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 106,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,210 miles

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

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)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,718 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 Oct 2010 23,542 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 26 Oct 2009 19,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,118 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 XEM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

BJ54 XEM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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