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YM53 MVU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 MVU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 127,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 3 Apr 2020 127,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 117,746 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,963 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,721 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 105,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,030 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,994 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 37,830 miles

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

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

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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YM53 MVU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM53 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM53 MVU registered?

YM53 MVU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 MVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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