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DG54 TEJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,158 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,490 miles

Battery light on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered with grease and blocked by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,490 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery light on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered with grease and blocked by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,481 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 120,481 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction code cleared and function returned (3.1.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,137 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,512 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 113,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,258 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,716 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,009 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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DG54 TEJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG54 TEJ, 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 DG54 TEJ registered?

DG54 TEJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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