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VU04 EPF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EPF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 141,696 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 135,452 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 134,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 125,508 miles

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

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)

both exhaust back box's corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 125,508 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)

both exhaust back box's corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 114,778 miles

offside rear handbrake cable is chaffed

Pass 9 May 2013 105,243 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 105,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,683 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,482 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 67,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 56,304 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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VU04 EPF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF registered?

VU04 EPF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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