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BT04 VNB

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,797 mi
Last recorded126,797 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VNB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 126,797 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,603 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 114,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear missing (1.6 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 101,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 85,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 77,931 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

slight brake bind n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 27 May 2011 67,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 59,203 miles

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

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

rear brake discs inner face very rusty performance not impared

wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 28 May 2009 51,046 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,682 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 VNB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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