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BD04 XJA

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,181 mi
Last recorded144,181 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XJA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 144,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2024 141,339 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2024 141,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 137,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,331 miles

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

Corrosion developing in underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2021 130,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion developing in underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2020 127,023 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded under plastic cover

Offside Front floor outrigger corroded under plastic cover but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sil corroded under plastic cover

Fail 8 Jun 2020 127,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded under plastic cover

Offside Front floor outrigger corroded under plastic cover but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sil corroded under plastic cover

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing service cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,939 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,200 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,542 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2011 79,784 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,589 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges [3mm]

rear brake discs slightly rusty on inside face

Fail 27 May 2009 67,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyres wearing on edges [3mm]

rear brake discs slightly rusty on inside face

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,579 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 XJA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD04 XJA registered?

BD04 XJA is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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