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AJ04 MGX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,817 mi
Last recorded117,817 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MGX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 117,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 117,117 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear inner track arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear suspension components rusting and bush's perishing.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,019 miles

front tyres worn on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,012 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,747 miles

Front disc worn

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 63,746 miles

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

Front disc worn

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2009 46,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,216 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,652 miles

Slight play in o/s/r bottom shock absorber bush.

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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AJ04 MGX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ04 MGX, 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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AJ04 MGX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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