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WO04 VSL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,960 mi
Last recorded94,960 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VSL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,960 miles

engine management light staying on

plastic under shield covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

plastic under shield covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f-n/s/f-o/s/r cracking between tread pattern

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f-n/s/f-o/s/r cracking between tread pattern

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,607 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded.

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded.

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,309 miles

corrosion around n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mountings.

corrosion on all coil springs.

corrosion on both rear shock absorbers.

slight pitting on both front brake discs.

surface corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,309 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

corrosion around n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mountings.

corrosion on all coil springs.

corrosion on both rear shock absorbers.

slight pitting on both front brake discs.

surface corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,671 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,007 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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WO04 VSL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO04 VSL, 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 WO04 VSL registered?

WO04 VSL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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