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VF54 CKA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,494 miles

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)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear sub-frame

front to rear brake pipe at front corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear sub-frame

front to rear brake pipe at front corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,615 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,919 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,913 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)

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,940 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake disc friction surfaces in poor corroded condition.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 74,541 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake disc friction surfaces in poor corroded condition.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,801 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,018 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,760 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,294 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,037 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,037 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VF54 CKA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF54 CKA, 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 VF54 CKA registered?

VF54 CKA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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