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BT54 JMU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,772 mi
Last recorded178,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JMU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 178,772 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 177,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 169,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 163,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 158,891 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% variance (n/side poor) (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 152,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 145,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 139,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 124,346 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,659 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 166,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

passenger air bag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 166,125 miles

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

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

passenger air bag light on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,907 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 105,907 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 92,548 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,548 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 87,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,487 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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BT54 JMU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT54 JMU, 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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BT54 JMU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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