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BL04 YEX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,961 mi
Last recorded147,961 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YEX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,961 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Sill -floor-engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,936 miles

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 142,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track adjuster rod outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (1.8)

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,359 miles

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

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)

outer sill covers and engine covers fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 136,666 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,765 miles

Coolant leak

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 12 Apr 2012 105,733 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 105,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,504 miles

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

uneven tread wear on front tyres

Fail 12 Apr 2011 93,504 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake disc's pitted on inner face

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

uneven tread wear on front tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,491 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,491 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,785 miles

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)

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 YEX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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