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BP53 SSJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,804 mi
Last recorded129,804 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SSJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 129,804 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under, undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,969 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension a frame bushes worn but no excessive movement

Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,903 miles

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

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

both rear A frame bushes perished

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,189 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges.

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn

silght inbalance in rear brakes

wear starting in o/s/r lower wish bone bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,879 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R shockabsorber lower bush worn

O/S/R lower wishbone bushes wearing/worn

Slight binding of front brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brakr pads wearing low

o/s/r wish bone bushes worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,269 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r anti roll bar link worn.

n/s/r lower wish bone bushes worn.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,756 miles

slight wear in rear lower bone bushes worn both sides.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2010 65,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,446 miles

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

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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BP53 SSJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BP53 SSJ, 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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BP53 SSJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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