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BJ04 NPZ

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 71,129 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,837 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 66,837 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,232 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding - reqs attention

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,654 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,543 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 54,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,793 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,022 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 461,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,894 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,877 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 NPZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ04 NPZ, 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 BJ04 NPZ registered?

BJ04 NPZ is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 NPZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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