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SP54 KPJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,738 mi
Last recorded176,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 KPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 176,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 176,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 103,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front & rear brake sticky

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears,inner sholders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,203 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 100,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,556 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,416 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,416 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,822 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 31 Jul 2012 59,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,712 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake fault on dash - operating correctly for test

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,183 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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SP54 KPJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP54 KPJ, 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 SP54 KPJ registered?

SP54 KPJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is SP54 KPJ safe to buy?

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