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WG53 WKD

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WKD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

passenger air bag switched off

slight in balance front brakes

Fail 10 Aug 2015

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

passenger air bag switched off

slight in balance front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,909 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,765 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 98,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml on

traction control light on

washer fluid level low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,391 miles

brake fluid needs top-up

front disc pads wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,804 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,702 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced corrosion rear discs

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,876 miles

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads very low

split in nearside front tyre side wall

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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WG53 WKD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG53 WKD, 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 WG53 WKD registered?

WG53 WKD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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