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BP53 VKE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,047 mi
Last recorded98,047 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VKE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 94,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear x 2 (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,209 miles

slight leak from gearbox sump

Fail 22 Aug 2015 87,204 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight leak from gearbox sump

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,997 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,510 miles

brake discs some corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,130 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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BP53 VKE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey 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 BP53 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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