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BF04 FWV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FWV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,379 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 68,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,636 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 66,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,179 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 62,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 61,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,104 miles

corrosion on steel brake pipe front to rear.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,289 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,545 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,399 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,965 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,755 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,432 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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BF04 FWV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF04 FWV, 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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BF04 FWV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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