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BT04 VBZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,228 mi
Last recorded56,228 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2020 56,228 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension areas.

Fail 1 Nov 2020 56,221 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension areas.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 56,198 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT TOP (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 55,825 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,060 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 51,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,400 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 41,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 38,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 33,906 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 31,791 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre in very poor condtion (splits in sidewall)

Fail 2 May 2013 31,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre in very poor condtion (splits in sidewall)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 28,003 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 24,996 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,034 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 18,418 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 VBZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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