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BD04 SZL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SZL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 86,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 86,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 81,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 78,044 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear inner handbrake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,643 miles

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)

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,833 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 70,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush castor arm (leaking) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,121 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,490 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,711 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,705 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear pads low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,801 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cuts to tread

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,117 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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BD04 SZL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD04 SZL, 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 BD04 SZL registered?

BD04 SZL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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