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BL04 UTF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,427 mi
Last recorded105,427 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 UTF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2017 100,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,166 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,613 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,180 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 84,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,495 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 81,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 74,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2009 62,628 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 62,628 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 54,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,167 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 40,837 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 UTF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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