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BW04 MVS

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 166,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 166,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 254,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 254,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 148,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 139,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,947 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 132,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,718 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 124,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 117,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,184 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 100,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,117 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp adjuster faulty

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 MVS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVS, 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 BW04 MVS registered?

BW04 MVS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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