MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and outer sill near rear sub frame front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear band (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
offside and nearside suspension tie rods dust cover deteriorated
Both outer sill sections corroded but covered not allowing inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear tie arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear tie arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside link arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front main beam lens cracked
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear tie rod outer boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear offside and nearside tie rod outer joint dust covers deteriorated
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear offside and nearside tie rod outer joint dust covers deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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BK04 VTY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK04 VTY, 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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BK04 VTY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.
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