MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear back light slightly damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside lower rear (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside rear upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower arm front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear back light slightly damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
OIL LEAK
UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT
UNDERSIDE ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake disc's worn
d/s/r light unit lens cracked
d/s/r tyre 2mm in places
front brake disc's worn
n/s/r tyre 3mm in places
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
d/s/r light unit lens cracked
d/s/r tyre 2mm in places
front brake disc's worn
n/s/r tyre 3mm in places
rear brake disc's worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre wall cut quite deep , but not to cords
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO04 VTE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 SO04 VTE, 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 SO04 VTE registered?
SO04 VTE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2004.
Is SO04 VTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO04 VTE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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