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VU04 CXW

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,609 mi
Last recorded102,609 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CXW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 102,609 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,135 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,373 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in side the tread and worn on the edges

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

engine manegment warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,373 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked in side the tread and worn on the edges

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,059 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 54,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,611 miles

engine covered by plastic. curb damage to alloys. engine undertray fitted. brake & fuel lines covered by plastic trim. rear brake discs badly corroded. corrosion to rear coil springs & suspension bushes. nsr tyre stepped & cut in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,409 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,400 miles

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/s/f tyre worn to limit on inside edge of tread.

Recommend front wheel alignment check.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,029 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread o/s near limit.

Front and rear brakes binding slightly.

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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VU04 CXW is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU04 CXW, 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 VU04 CXW registered?

VU04 CXW is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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