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BJ04 FRZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,079 mi
Last recorded118,079 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 118,079 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front floor/sill corroded through(not within proscribed area)

Fail 14 Dec 2024 117,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front floor/sill corroded through(not within proscribed area)

Fail 10 Sep 2022 117,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,474 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 117,453 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 117,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,059 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 113,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure off side exhaust back box clap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corrosion at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill area corroded

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

both inner sills areas corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,934 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 108,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid insecure (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

eml on

Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 89,929 miles

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

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

nearside rear hand brake cable outer sleeve is chaved

nearside rear tyre is wearing slightly on the edges

Pass 7 Aug 2010 85,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,481 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,660 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,122 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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BJ04 FRZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ04 FRZ, 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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BJ04 FRZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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