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YH53 VAF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,078 mi
Last recorded119,078 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VAF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 119,078 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 116,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 115,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,254 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 111,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,463 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,221 miles

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

slight play in o/s rear tie bar

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,197 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in o/s rear tie bar

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 79,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 79,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,292 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre and n/front getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,047 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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YH53 VAF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 YH53 VAF, 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 YH53 VAF registered?

YH53 VAF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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