MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fractured (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s
Play in offside rear suspension anti roll bar link
Rear silencers heat shields adrift
Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary safety catch sticks (8.4.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s
Play in offside rear suspension anti roll bar link
Rear silencers heat shields adrift
Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.
At nearside; Power steering hose sweating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
At nearside; Power steering hose sweating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear inner position lamp inop. and outer lamp too bright?
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake master cylinder not visable
front to rear of car undercover.
os wiper split slightly but clearing ok
tops of rear springs not visable.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake master cylinder not visable
front to rear of car undercover.
os wiper split slightly but clearing ok
tops of rear springs not visable.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
osr light unit slightly loose.
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU04 JFG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 JFG, 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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VU04 JFG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 2004.
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