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VU54 WEP

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,326 mi
Last recorded136,326 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WEP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 136,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track adjusting arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet secondary catch stiff.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light source inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear heat shield slightly loose.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 126,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tracking control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm outer joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Joint where strut attaches to arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm inner joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 118,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm outer joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Joint where strut attaches to arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm inner joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,750 miles

Front Both wipers split at ends

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

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

Offside Front Drivers check strap missing

Fail 16 Sep 2019 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both wipers split at ends

Front bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective

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

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

Offside Front Drivers check strap missing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner stepped edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,742 miles

Nearside wiper splitting

Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,742 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding a little

Nearside wiper splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,722 miles

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

Fuel tank damp nearside, possibly a leak. Not able to see pipes etc.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,123 miles

Fuel tank damp nearside

Fail 10 Sep 2014 54,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both wiper blades starting to split

Fuel tank damp nearside

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,699 miles

ABS light indicated with unusual symbol

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,842 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,393 miles

fuel tank leaking still (same as last year)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,371 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

fuel tank leaking still (same as last year)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,114 miles

FUEL TANK LEAKING? N/S IS DAMP WITH FUEL!

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 WEP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VU54 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 WEP registered?

VU54 WEP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VU54 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 WEP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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