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BL53 BLF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BLF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 97,769 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 29 May 2018 97,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges + perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2017 89,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 83,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil leaks and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 79,998 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 75,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 70,307 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 25 May 2012 65,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,880 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 45,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,629 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 20,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BL53 BLF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 BLF, 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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BL53 BLF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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