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BJ54 BUU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BUU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 111,215 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 111,212 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,023 miles

Under trays fitted.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 104,023 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 96,104 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,169 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,856 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 70,856 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temporary wheel fitted on offside front (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,047 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 42,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2009 25,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2008 20,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,969 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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BJ54 BUU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BJ54 BUU, 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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BJ54 BUU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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