MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VT04 NLZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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