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BL53 WEJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,025 mi
Last recorded121,025 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,025 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,006 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,006 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,194 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside central 3/4 but not showing ply or cord

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outside central 3/4 but not showing ply or cord

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,418 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,793 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,011 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,307 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,468 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 49,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,279 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 WEJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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