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BA04 GWY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,019 mi
Last recorded139,019 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GWY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 139,019 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg slightly corroded ( near air box)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 112,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 112,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,631 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint strut (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint strut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 93,648 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2014 83,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,662 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,353 miles

Heavy oil leak at rear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight judder front brakes

Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,353 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Heavy oil leak at rear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight judder front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,662 miles

(BIG ADVISE) rear differential leaking oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both wing mirrors feel loose

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,914 miles

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

oil leak from axle area

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,453 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 32,547 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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BA04 GWY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel 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 BA04 GWY, 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 BA04 GWY registered?

BA04 GWY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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