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BA04 GXB

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,408 mi
Last recorded88,408 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GXB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 88,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,298 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around rear subframe mount/both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,210 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,501 miles

Front Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 87,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged also not latching in (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 79,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,267 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,869 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2015 59,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 49,751 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,717 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 30,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BA04 GXB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BA04 GXB, 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 BA04 GXB registered?

BA04 GXB is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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