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BD04 SSU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,162 mi
Last recorded175,162 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SSU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 175,162 miles

Engine management light display indicating a fault

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 167,960 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 157,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,707 miles

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight lip both front brake discs

Fail 23 Aug 2016 121,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight lip both front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,478 miles

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

all brake pads good but discs poor

headlamps lens are poor both sides and the pattern is only just ok for test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,478 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all brake pads good but discs poor

head lamps lens in poor condition (both lamps )aim pattern just ok

offside front tyre slight damage to the side wall.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,339 miles

all discs poor

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 103,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs poor

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,979 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 82,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,766 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,414 miles

front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,228 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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BD04 SSU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD04 SSU, 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 BD04 SSU registered?

BD04 SSU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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