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B3 JVK

2004 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JVK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 73,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 73,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,483 miles

Near side and off side headlamp lens faded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Off side front wing damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 73,469 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL PINION OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,247 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear outer tie bar gaiter leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak Diff/Pinion seal slightly leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,724 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 72,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front + rear brake disc worn low

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

Near side + off side head lamp lens faded

Off side front door check strap broken

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

Slight brake bind near side + off side front wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,281 miles

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

coolant leak around expansion tank

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak around expansion tank

Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant expansion tank leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,818 miles

coolant expansion tank leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,961 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,529 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 7 Jul 2011 62,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,993 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,550 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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B3 JVK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B3 JVK, 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 B3 JVK registered?

B3 JVK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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