MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers weak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre perishied
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)
slight play in offside steering rack end
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/F wpier rubber split at end .
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/F wpier rubber split at end .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear discs in poor condition on inner faces.
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT04 VCA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?
BT04 VCA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2004.
Is BT04 VCA safe to buy?
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