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BG04 XYE

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,766 mi
Last recorded59,766 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XYE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 59,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 59,727 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 59,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,400 miles

Nearside Rear tie rod slight play

Offside Rear tie rod gaiters poor

Fail 1 Nov 2021 58,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tie rod slight play

Offside Rear tie rod gaiters poor

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 52,364 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (under cover)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,879 miles

Nearside Rear HAS NAIL IN TRED

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,262 miles

n/s/f/ inner wing cover insecure/ bolts missing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,019 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 XYE is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

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

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