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BV54 VZR

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,731 mi
Last recorded139,731 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VZR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 139,731 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 139,723 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 134,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 134,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 129,876 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 129,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,761 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 119,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,707 miles

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,634 miles

battery light is displayed

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,559 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,559 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,387 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,745 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,999 miles

wipers split very slightly on ends but still clears windscreen ok.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front reg plate cracked

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 VZR is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV54 VZR, 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 BV54 VZR registered?

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

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