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A18 MRX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,970 mi
Last recorded150,970 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2022 150,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 146,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 141,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 136,303 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,593 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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 130,593 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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,776 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,154 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 105,154 miles

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 98,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,076 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,136 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,131 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 67,979 miles

Fuel filler flap not closing

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

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

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 12 May 2011 67,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel filler flap not closing

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,931 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 33,100 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2007 22,292 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A18 MRX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A18 MRX, 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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A18 MRX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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