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VF54 BVU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BVU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 115,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,214 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,979 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 93,979 miles

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

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

engine oil on min.

nsf tyre on min.,badly scrubbed and several deep cuts

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,843 miles

2 nails in the n/s/r tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both the front fog light lenses are damaged

engine and body covers are fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,696 miles

small chip in the n/s/f foglight

small splits to both the front wipers

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 46,573 miles

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

air bag light on

all tyres on 3mm

discs slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,186 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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VF54 BVU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VF54 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF54 BVU?

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What year was VF54 BVU registered?

VF54 BVU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is VF54 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 BVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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