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WM53 MBY

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,219 mi
Last recorded101,219 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,219 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 101,219 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,299 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,445 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,445 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,159 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,885 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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WM53 MBY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM53 MBY, 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 WM53 MBY registered?

WM53 MBY is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is WM53 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 MBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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