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VN04 HFS

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 HFS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,190 miles

Front tyres tracking, front number plate cracked, headlamps lenses in need of attention.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 94,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,081 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,452 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,651 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)

Pass 13 May 2008 37,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,249 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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VN04 HFS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN04 HFS, 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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VN04 HFS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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