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BF02 BJF

2004 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,657 mi
Last recorded159,657 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BJF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 159,657 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 243,339 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 229,960 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 221,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 207,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 121,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 117,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 108,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower track control arm slight play in bush

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 108,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower track control arm slight play in bush

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 103,615 miles

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)

outer treads on both front tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

uneven wear on centre tread of both rear tyres

Pass 18 May 2015 99,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 95,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 90,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 90,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 81,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 73,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,371 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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BF02 BJF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BF02 BJF, 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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BF02 BJF is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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