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YH54 MEV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 MEV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 134,799 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides of vehicle. (1.1.A.3d)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,847 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,692 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,827 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,323 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 41,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,230 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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YH54 MEV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH54 MEV, 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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YH54 MEV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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