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AV54 FDM

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,428 mi
Last recorded36,428 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FDM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 36,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,866 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sealed up with silicone sealant (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 34,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlights too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,942 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 31,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 31,307 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,223 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight outer wall damage.

Pass 13 May 2016 29,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,399 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 29,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2014 28,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,659 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,847 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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AV54 FDM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AV54 FDM, 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 AV54 FDM registered?

AV54 FDM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is AV54 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 FDM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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