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BP53 VKF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VKF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,337 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,759 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rubber boots on offside rear tie rod deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,805 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,999 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,906 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,398 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2006 19,497 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 VKF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKF, 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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What year was BP53 VKF registered?

BP53 VKF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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