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AV04 CAX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,443 mi
Last recorded184,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CAX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 184,443 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 184,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 178,157 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 178,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 175,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 175,184 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 166,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 159,378 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 159,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 148,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 139,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 133,056 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

nearside blade perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 133,053 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

nearside blade perishing

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 108,254 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2008 86,600 miles

n/s and o/s rear lower arm rose joints -outer have play

o/s wiper split

unable to open rear door - n/s but able to check testable items/areas

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,871 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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AV04 CAX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AV04 CAX, 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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AV04 CAX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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