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SW04 HPJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 HPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 135,230 miles

eml staying on

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

handbrake secondary warning light on

intermittent fault on abs circuit

Fail 6 Jun 2014 135,227 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml staying on

handbrake secondary warning light on

intermittent fault on abs circuit

Pass 7 Jun 2013 124,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 115,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2012 115,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 108,239 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 108,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 102,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 102,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 84,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,418 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,418 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to offside rear door

front brakes binding slightly

nearside sill damaged

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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SW04 HPJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW04 HPJ, 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 SW04 HPJ registered?

SW04 HPJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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