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BN54 SXA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,263 mi
Last recorded118,263 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 SXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 118,263 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted preventing proper inspection

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 118,080 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both sides not always working (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

EML lamp illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 106,400 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 102,294 miles

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

sills and underbody covered

Fail 6 May 2015 100,815 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 100,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 73,636 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 73,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,574 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,759 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BN54 SXA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN54 SXA, 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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BN54 SXA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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