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BT04 EER

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,825 mi
Last recorded128,825 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 EER
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 128,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 128,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner rear light not working

dsc light on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,266 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 121,226 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 108,168 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 108,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,110 miles

Front brakes have slight binding

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 102,110 miles

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

Front brakes have slight binding

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,281 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 95,068 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 31 Mar 2011 71,032 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,029 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,271 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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BT04 EER is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT04 EER, 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 BT04 EER registered?

BT04 EER is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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