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BK04 VTY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VTY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 144,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,444 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,262 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,450 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,928 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 133,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,677 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,119 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 106,119 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,639 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 81,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 58,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 49,119 miles

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?

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 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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What year was BK04 VTY registered?

BK04 VTY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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