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BG04 VLM

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,773 mi
Last recorded119,773 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VLM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,714 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 118,670 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 116,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 113,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,360 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 5 Mar 2018 107,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,564 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 VLM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG04 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

BG04 VLM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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