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BG04 XOU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XOU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,534 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 103,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 101,852 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,078 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,048 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,047 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,750 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidewall slightly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2019 94,749 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,321 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,227 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,730 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,829 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,117 miles

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2011 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,854 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,100 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,463 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,798 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 XOU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOU, 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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BG04 XOU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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