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BW04 JDF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,832 mi
Last recorded174,832 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 JDF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 174,832 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 173,223 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre treads worn low on inner edge

offside wiper blade starting to split

very bad oil leaks getting onto rear parts of exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2015 171,574 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 169,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 169,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,684 miles

Diesel Emissions too clean to test

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 163,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 22 Aug 2012 152,926 miles

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

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

tracking required both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 130,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 130,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 108,081 miles

both front wiper blades starting to slit on ends

stone chips in screen

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,602 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,800 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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BW04 JDF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BW04 JDF, 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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BW04 JDF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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