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VT04 MTE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,058 mi
Last recorded150,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 MTE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 150,058 miles

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

underseal applied to places underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 149,301 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 146,209 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 133,759 miles

Chip in front screen

Poor front wiper action

Fail 7 May 2016 133,753 miles

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

Chip in front screen

Poor front wiper action

Pass 29 May 2015 118,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 118,055 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

slight play on offside rear hub carrier bush

Pass 13 May 2013 93,631 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 93,631 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

offside rear shock bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 85,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 75,478 miles

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Fail 7 May 2011 75,478 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,395 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 26 Mar 2009 54,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,864 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,313 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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VT04 MTE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VT04 MTE, 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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VT04 MTE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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