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VA04 LFX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 LFX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,826 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,489 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,977 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

poor n/s wiper rubber.

water leak from header tank.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,841 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,841 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,561 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,548 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

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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VA04 LFX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA04 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA04 LFX registered?

VA04 LFX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 LFX safe to buy?

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