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SH54 VME

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,798 mi
Last recorded146,798 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VME
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 139,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,494 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 123,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,972 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,727 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,089 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,867 miles

o/s & n/s rear arm lower bushes slight lift

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,050 miles

offside rear shocker bottom bush has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,514 miles

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

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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SH54 VME is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH54 VME, 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 SH54 VME registered?

SH54 VME is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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