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BA04 GZU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,465 mi
Last recorded96,465 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GZU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer dust boots of nearside rear track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer dust boots of offside rear track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,974 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,972 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 78,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,456 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 72,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,320 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 61,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,222 miles

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

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

Rear tyres one is asimetric,that is biased inner ,outer walls,the other is rotational, this is not a recommended fitment.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 29,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres one is asimetric,that is biased inner ,outer walls,the other is rotational, this is not a recommended fitment.

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 GZU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

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

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