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BL53 TLJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,948 mi
Last recorded84,948 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 84,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 84,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,672 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,124 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Upper & Lower Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,883 miles

Both Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Both Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,617 miles

Both Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Both Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2018 56,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Both Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,878 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Steering Arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Both front Tyres Starting Getting Worn Out From Inner Edge

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,517 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Steering Arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Upper suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,988 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 15,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 13,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 12,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 10,338 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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BL53 TLJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TLJ, 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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What year was BL53 TLJ registered?

BL53 TLJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 TLJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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