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BK54 KRJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 KRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,831 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 159,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,365 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 156,365 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 153,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush torn approx 30 % (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror insecure but all other mirrors comply with regulations (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bumper insecure at outer lower mounting bracket

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer bush and inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper insecure at outer lower mounting bracket

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer bush and inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 153,550 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack fixing bolts missing securing bolt missing from steering rack (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush torn approx 30 % (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror insecure but all other mirrors comply with regulations (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bumper insecure at outer lower mounting bracket

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer bush and inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper insecure at outer lower mounting bracket

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer bush and inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 151,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 150,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (bush saturated with oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on, engine in restricted performance possibly effecting the emissions test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear hub lower pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 146,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush saturated in engine oil

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch spat insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 146,051 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking rod dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch spat (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking rod dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central gearbox under tray hanging low at front

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush saturated in engine oil

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch spat insecure

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,166 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 137,571 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,250 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML on

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

EML on

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,194 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 127,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,896 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,471 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front wipers poor

N/S/R Quarter glass damaged

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,054 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,505 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 62,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BK54 KRJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BK54 KRJ, 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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BK54 KRJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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