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AP04 GTU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,689 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 101,688 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 96,421 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,044 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,044 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,768 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,153 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 76,974 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 71,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,658 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,653 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,682 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,678 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper rubbers split

Pass 8 May 2009 46,411 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2008 36,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,013 miles

Rear brakes are imbalenced

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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AP04 GTU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP04 GTU, 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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AP04 GTU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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