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BL53 WCY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WCY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Differential oil leak but not excessive.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,269 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,744 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 95,744 miles

Offside Rear 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 6 Feb 2015 88,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,628 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,339 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 WCY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 WCY, 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 WCY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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