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BT04 USH

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,103 mi
Last recorded134,103 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 USH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,103 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 133,995 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,534 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,197 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s lower shock mounting/bush

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,949 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,949 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,456 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 USH is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey 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 BT04 USH, 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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BT04 USH is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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