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YA54 WMD

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 WMD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,515 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarters (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 118,607 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarters (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,992 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 113,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Foot and handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,871 miles

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

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

sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush as chalked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush as chalked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sub frame bush slightly worn

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm shock absorber lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 103,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm shock absorber lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm shock absorber lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,063 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tracking arm ball joint - inner and outer - dustcovers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,243 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,915 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,455 miles

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

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

tested wet

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

front brake imbalance 22%

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,980 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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YA54 WMD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YA54 WMD, 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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YA54 WMD is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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