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BN04 HCZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,932 mi
Last recorded102,932 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HCZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2023 102,931 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft seal in differential leaking N/R (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by o/f plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ARB Link Arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavy surface rust showing under vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 99,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 97,783 miles

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

engine cover fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2017 97,776 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits bank (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2016 97,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,109 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,856 miles

osf tyre low inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,237 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 77,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 52,930 miles

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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BN04 HCZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN04 HCZ, 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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BN04 HCZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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