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YL53 AJX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,287 mi
Last recorded135,287 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AJX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 135,287 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 135,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel bush dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,818 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,676 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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YL53 AJX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 AJX, 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 YL53 AJX registered?

YL53 AJX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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