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SW53 KGU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,318 mi
Last recorded137,318 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 137,318 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 137,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 127,850 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 118,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 109,356 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

play at both rear lower suspension arm bushs

rear discs corroded

slight leak at power steering resevoir

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,519 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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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SW53 KGU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW53 KGU, 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 SW53 KGU registered?

SW53 KGU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is SW53 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 KGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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