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BF04 ZLX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,021 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,754 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,222 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 83,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,716 miles

slight binding noted o/s/f brake..rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,468 miles

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,549 miles

Front front brake pads wear...

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges worn..

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,148 miles

wiper blades rubbers split..wear in n/s/f lower suspension [large bush]

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,746 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,218 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 46,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,738 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,055 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 ZLX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc 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 ZLX, 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 BF04 ZLX registered?

BF04 ZLX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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