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BW53 DKA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,737 mi
Last recorded151,737 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 151,737 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Advise front and rear subframes rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 149,853 miles

Eml light

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Rear underside rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2017 149,851 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Eml light

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Rear underside rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,364 miles

Both front headlights dull and cloudy

EML light indicates a fault

Offside front fog light damaged

Passenger air bag switched off

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Surface rust to rear sub frame and suspension

Fail 29 Nov 2016 147,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML Light indicates a fault

Both front headlights cloudy

Front and rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Nearside and offside rear inner sills and sub frame rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2015 143,295 miles

general undeerbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,215 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 142,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 139,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 139,696 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,159 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 110,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,204 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 93,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,990 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 54,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 53,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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BW53 DKA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BW53 DKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW53 DKA registered?

BW53 DKA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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