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VU04 HFY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HFY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 90,756 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 88,002 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,780 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 85,780 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,947 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 96,910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear track control arm bush deteriorated but still stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,558 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 65,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,876 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,554 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 11 Mar 2009 35,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,468 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 HFY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HFY, 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

How do I check the history of VU04 HFY?

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What year was VU04 HFY registered?

VU04 HFY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VU04 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 HFY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 HFY have outstanding finance?

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