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VE04 VVY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 VVY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,480 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear link arms bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,564 miles

both inner and outer sills rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 123,449 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 119,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre starting to seperate on tread

Fail 1 Jun 2015 114,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre starting to seperate on tread

Pass 29 May 2014 109,963 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 105,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 105,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 94,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,285 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers (plastic ) fitted.

p/s and d/s rear tyres re-newed.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers (plastic ) fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs pitted

braking efficiency affected by pitted brake discs

both rear discs excessively pitted

Pass 6 May 2009 69,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,159 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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VE04 VVY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE04 VVY, 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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VE04 VVY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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