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AY04 TFA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,363 mi
Last recorded60,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TFA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 60,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,358 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,343 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,675 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 59,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,010 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,316 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 56,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 54,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,715 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 36,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 31,567 miles

both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges

n/s/r tyre only reads 2.8 mm tread

o/s/r tyre only reads 3mm tread

slight oil leak starting from power steering rack gaiters

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,058 miles

corect reg. plates put on before test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,746 miles

power steering fluid low & some dampness on gaitors

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,500 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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AY04 TFA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY04 TFA, 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 AY04 TFA registered?

AY04 TFA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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