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BT04 VCA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VCA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 150,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers weak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,273 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 138,273 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 123,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,712 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 108,712 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,178 miles

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

off side rear tyre perishied

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,142 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,622 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 1 Sep 2010 70,226 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,625 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 68,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,800 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F wpier rubber split at end .

Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,799 miles

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 .

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,036 miles

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

both rear discs in poor condition on inner faces.

Pass 17 May 2007 46,599 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 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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BT04 VCA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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