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BL04 EKB

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,420 mi
Last recorded152,420 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EKB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 152,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,830 miles

both front tyres wearing inside

Fail 5 Apr 2018 144,830 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm broken (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (8.4.2)

both front tyres wearing inside

Pass 15 Apr 2017 135,925 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 135,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,146 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)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,358 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)

oil leak from o/s of engine

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2015 116,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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)

oil leak from o/s of engine

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 869,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,746 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,746 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2010 76,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 18 Apr 2008 38,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,793 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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BL04 EKB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL04 EKB, 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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BL04 EKB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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