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BK04 NVC

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,768 mi
Last recorded135,768 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,768 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 135,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,072 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,656 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Feb 2016 123,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,548 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,108 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,792 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,792 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,197 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BK04 NVC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK04 NVC, 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 BK04 NVC registered?

BK04 NVC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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