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SW54 BYY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,053 miles

3 wheels on vehicle cosmeticly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,892 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear tyre on approx 2.5mm

Fail 6 Aug 2010 42,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear tyre on approx 2.5mm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a.b.s sequence light ok but display says a.b.s fault

Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

a.b.s sequence light ok but display says a.b.s fault

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 32,187 miles

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

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

fuel flap not secureing

rear disc's corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,383 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

diff oil leak

suspect engine oil leak

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 BYY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW54 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

SW54 BYY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is SW54 BYY safe to buy?

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