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BC04 ZBU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,200 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame has surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear and N/S/F metal brake pipes have surface corrosion and some have been painted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 117,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear and N/S/F metal brake pipes have surface corrosion and some have been painted. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,079 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

slight leak from vacuum pipe

Fail 17 Jun 2016 106,006 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses (1.7.5a)

Slight leak from vacuum pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,033 miles

Both front headlight lenses starting to craze.

slight leak from vacuum pipe.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front headlight lenses starting to craze.

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

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

slight leak from vacuum pipe.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,157 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,112 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,726 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,392 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres, inner side walls starting to perish and split.

power steering rack and pipes leading to it are slightly damp with fluid.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres, inner side walls starting to perish and split.

power steering rack and pipes leading to it are slightly damp with fluid.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,116 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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BC04 ZBU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BC04 ZBU, 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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BC04 ZBU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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