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SS52 OCT

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,953 mi
Last recorded156,953 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS52 OCT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 156,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 155,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tires lightly cracked outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2024 151,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 151,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 148,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 138,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 135,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 131,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,964 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,853 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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SS52 OCT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS52 OCT, 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 SS52 OCT registered?

SS52 OCT is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is SS52 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS52 OCT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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