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BV54 VZU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VZU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,665 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also under tray fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower body under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also underseal applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,631 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,580 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,849 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,902 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,372 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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BV54 VZU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

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

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