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BG04 XXM

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XXM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,299 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 95,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 86,014 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,808 miles

Both inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,775 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,727 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 67,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,058 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres have wear on the inside edge

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres have wear on the inside edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,192 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,596 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,970 miles

Offside rear parking brake pad wearing thin.

Pass 24 May 2007 17,196 miles

Front windscreen wipers split

Windscreen has small chip

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 XXM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

BG04 XXM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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