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B8 POS

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 POS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,868 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 104,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 103,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 103,910 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 102,929 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rose joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rose joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 102,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 102,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 101,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,718 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,189 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,563 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn low

Gearbox oil leaks

Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,563 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn low

Gearbox oil leaks

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,624 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,477 miles

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

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

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 19 Mar 2007 23,221 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 21,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B8 POS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc 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 B8 POS, 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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B8 POS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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