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BW53 VYL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,393 mi
Last recorded134,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 VYL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 134,393 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 134,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 128,770 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 128,770 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 124,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 121,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 120,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,588 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

baffles hanging out o/s/r exhaust pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,370 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,983 miles

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2018 200,019 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill lips (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 191,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill lips (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,444 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,357 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front discs are corroded and badly worn

both rear discs are corroded and worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front discs are corroded and badly worn

both rear discs are corroded and worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,596 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,501 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 24,501 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,730 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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BW53 VYL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYL, 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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BW53 VYL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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