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SL04 FKC

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,174 mi
Last recorded109,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FKC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 109,174 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR AREA HOLED AND CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing BOTH SIDES (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,386 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 104,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,132 miles

Advise handbrake performance low 16%

Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Advise handbrake performance low 16%

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,077 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,185 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,042 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,891 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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SL04 FKC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SL04 FKC, 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 SL04 FKC registered?

SL04 FKC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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