CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT53 CUO

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CUO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 143,028 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray's fitted obscuring certain items

Fail 24 Nov 2015 143,028 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray's fitted obscuring certain items

Fail 10 Oct 2015 143,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear ABS ring heavily deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to n/s doors and bumpers

Pass 26 Sep 2014 137,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

nearside of windsreen chipped

nearside rear exhaust box corroding

nearside rear inner side light inop

under shields fitted inspection limited

Pass 10 Sep 2013 128,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 127,576 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 127,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 172,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,875 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 98,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

alloys marked

front discs deteriating

nearside rear botom arm rear suspension bush has slight movement

nearside rear tyre very low

offside front door check strap missing

offside front tyre very low,worn on inner edge

offside rear bottom arm rear suspension bush has movement

offside rear tyre low

rear discs corroded on inner face

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped/cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 91,561 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 91,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,450 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 89,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,406 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 71,402 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,221 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT53 CUO is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT53 CUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT53 CUO?

You can check the full history of BT53 CUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT53 CUO registered?

BT53 CUO is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is BT53 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 CUO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT53 CUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT53 CUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.