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SO04 VTE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,561 mi
Last recorded139,561 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 VTE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 139,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 139,561 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 139,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 132,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,248 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,753 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 102,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,467 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,146 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut quite deep , but not to cords

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,223 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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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?

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