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SN53 OYZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 OYZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 136,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on rear shocks / corrosion on under body x suspension units / o/s/r heat shield loose / slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on both rear x o/s/f coil springs / slight play in o/s/r hub / o/s/r wheel been repaired

heat signs on n/s/r brake disc

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

slight leak on steering rack /

Pass 3 Mar 2019 122,584 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring and rear shockers corroded both side under body corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,522 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 110,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,412 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,411 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,247 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)

Fail 28 May 2013 63,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 29 Sep 2011 54,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large underbody trays fitted not possible to inspect all testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,853 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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SN53 OYZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN53 OYZ, 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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SN53 OYZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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