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YF04 WVK

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,773 mi
Last recorded158,773 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 WVK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 158,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

windscreen is damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Aug 2016 158,773 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub as play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

windscreen is damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 28 Jul 2016 158,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2015 155,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 155,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DISCS FRONT RUSTY OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Mar 2014 150,450 miles

SMOKE ON ACCLERATION

Pass 20 Mar 2013 145,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 145,876 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 135,813 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 128,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 123,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 121,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 115,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 115,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 May 2007 104,763 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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YF04 WVK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel 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 YF04 WVK, 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 YF04 WVK registered?

YF04 WVK is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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