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BJ04 YCU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,897 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,191 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,015 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,131 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BJ04 YCU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ04 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 YCU registered?

BJ04 YCU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is BJ04 YCU safe to buy?

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