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BT04 VZN

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VZN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,249 miles

Rear lower arm bush dust covers perished both sides

Rear tie rod spherical bearing boots split on both sides

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,301 miles

Nearside Rear link rodboot split

both sides rear suspension arms boots split

stone chips front screen

Fail 30 Sep 2021 78,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear link rodboot split

both sides rear suspension arms boots split

stone chips front screen

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen stone chip

Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,913 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen stone chip

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,798 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,472 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked, perished and low on tread 235/50/17

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Washers are weak but still working

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing 235/50/17

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,341 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing 235/50/17

Fail 1 Nov 2016 74,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing 235/50/17

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,099 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish 235/50/17

Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,784 miles

235/50/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing and side wall damage

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,193 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 48,802 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

engine under tray fitted

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

wiper rubbers spilt

Pass 27 May 2010 40,209 miles

rear discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 May 2010 40,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 May 2009 29,881 miles

rear discs worn/corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 May 2008 19,896 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

slight play in o/s/r shocker lower bush

Pass 10 May 2007 12,334 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 VZN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

BT04 VZN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BT04 VZN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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