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SJ53 GTU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 105,878 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger/floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger/floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x 4 along chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted covering outer sills

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,999 miles

advice on slight blow at exhaust

advice on unable to check out welding at inner sills and floor due to heavy underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,946 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 96,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush adjustable arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear under bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,574 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,446 miles

advise lower engine splash tray insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,385 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,894 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,572 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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SJ53 GTU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ53 GTU, 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 SJ53 GTU registered?

SJ53 GTU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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