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SW54 BYF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,840 mi
Last recorded149,840 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BYF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 149,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2013 137,823 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 116,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 105,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2008 79,642 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn at edges

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,513 miles

front number plate cracked

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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SW54 BYF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW54 BYF, 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 SW54 BYF registered?

SW54 BYF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is SW54 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 BYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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