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YL04 ZGU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,834 mi
Last recorded124,834 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 ZGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end as slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end as slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 124,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end as slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end as slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,757 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,595 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 100,595 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 94,868 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,999 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 60,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 64,767 miles

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

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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YL04 ZGU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL04 ZGU, 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 YL04 ZGU registered?

YL04 ZGU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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