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BT53 EFK

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,429 mi
Last recorded70,429 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EFK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 70,429 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,862 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 68,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,986 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 63,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,417 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,558 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn close to wearbars and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,863 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,469 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,226 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 46,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,852 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,603 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BT53 EFK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BT53 EFK, 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 BT53 EFK registered?

BT53 EFK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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