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VU54 WEJ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,439 mi
Last recorded176,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 176,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 169,733 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 160,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 150,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,578 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 126,552 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,552 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,410 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,200 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 17 Aug 2010 70,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,218 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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2008 51,218 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,228 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,228 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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VU54 WEJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VU54 WEJ, 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 VU54 WEJ registered?

VU54 WEJ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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