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BD04 SZP

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,339 mi
Last recorded108,339 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SZP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,339 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 108,311 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,349 miles

unable to fully inspect under body because coverd in plastic covers

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,065 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 102,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside( tie bar ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sil and nearside rear inner sil floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Rear tyres cracks on sidewall, eg starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2355017 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2355017 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 89,674 miles

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

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

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

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

rear cables outer casing cracked

Pass 28 May 2015 86,215 miles

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

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

both rear tyres side wallls perished

Pass 31 May 2014 80,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 75,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 68,058 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear suspension lower arms slightly damaged

Offside outer plastic sill cover damaged rear bumper damaged

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Plastic sill underbody and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2011 68,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Air bag light on

Both rear suspension lower arms slightly damaged

Offside outer plastic sill cover damaged rear bumper damaged

Offside rear brake disc corroding

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

Plastic sill underbody and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,642 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,241 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 SZP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD04 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

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

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