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VU04 JFG

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,682 mi
Last recorded154,682 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 JFG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 154,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,179 miles

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.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 142,179 miles

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.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,925 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,735 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,982 miles

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.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,982 miles

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.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 40,840 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,193 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 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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