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BG04 JFN

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 JFN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2026 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 63,443 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,290 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,972 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,679 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,166 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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BG04 JFN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG04 JFN, 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 BG04 JFN registered?

BG04 JFN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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