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AD04 VTG

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VTG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,653 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 134,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,174 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 132,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,042 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 132,042 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 132,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 132,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 131,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 131,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 130,047 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 130,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 128,551 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 128,547 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,853 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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AD04 VTG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD04 VTG, 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 AD04 VTG registered?

AD04 VTG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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