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VU04 LHZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,841 mi
Last recorded11,841 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,841 miles

both outer sills plastic covered, signs of corrosion underneath

general engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 170,565 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

trims fitted to outersills

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,315 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,685 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)

management light on

nearside and offside front shock absorbers reduced damping effect

signs of possible slight oil leak evident

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

management light on

nearside and offside front shock absorbers reduced damping effect

signs of possible slight oil leak evident

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,277 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2012 77,238 miles

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

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,426 miles

offside rear tyre middle of the tread wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

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 LHZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

VU04 LHZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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