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BV54 TFA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 TFA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,320 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,310 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 93,264 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion in sill from front to rear within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake dragging

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,570 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield not secure

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield not secure

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,773 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light corrsion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

service brake performance only just met requirements

signs of slight corrosion o/s/f floor covered by undertrays

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,453 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front banana arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,008 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,008 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,517 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,033 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,223 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)

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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BV54 TFA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV54 TFA, 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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BV54 TFA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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