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VU04 HRE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2729cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,458 mi
Last recorded154,458 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HRE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,729cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 154,458 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,838 miles

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

Rear Upper suspention arms have slight play in joints ( both sides )

under trays fitted not allowing of full inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2017 134,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also inner edge wearing (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper suspention arms have slight play in joints ( both sides )

under trays fitted not allowing of full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,938 miles

n/s p/brake cable outer casing is damaged/broken and cable is exposed

n/s p/brake cable rubber protector broken off anti roll bar

n/s/r suspension has play at the bush on the lower arm

o/s/r suspension has play at a bush on the lower arm and also on the upper arm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,713 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly low on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,262 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 HRE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,729cc diesel 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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

VU04 HRE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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