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VU04 ERV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ERV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,692 miles

BOTH rear discs very corroded on inner faces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 31 Oct 2017 90,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH rear discs very corroded on inner faces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside & nearside front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,661 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,141 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 ERV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU04 ERV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 ERV registered?

VU04 ERV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 ERV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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