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AP04 GUA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,335 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 158,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 155,882 miles

side skirts fitted obscuring inspection of sills

Fail 20 Nov 2018 155,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to inspect outer sills as plastic outer covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 150,852 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 150,852 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 138,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 130,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,791 miles

Slight free play felt in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,255 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,608 miles

N/S/R Brake binding

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,276 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,952 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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AP04 GUA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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