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YO53 VBZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,221 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,219 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 104,214 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,214 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,898 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,523 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,302 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,062 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,284 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,128 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,955 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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YO53 VBZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YO53 VBZ, 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 YO53 VBZ registered?

YO53 VBZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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