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WL54 WAE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,905 mi
Last recorded50,905 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 WAE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,905 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 47,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 43,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tracking arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tracking arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 41,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tracking arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tracking arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 37,817 miles

under trays,sill covers and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 37,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays,sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,991 miles

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 32,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 28,431 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 28,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 24,683 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 24,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 6,526 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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WL54 WAE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL54 WAE, 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 WL54 WAE registered?

WL54 WAE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is WL54 WAE safe to buy?

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