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BL04 GVX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 102,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 102,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 95,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 92,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, lower hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 91,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,355 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 91,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,896 miles

Front brake pads nearing limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,924 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,065 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 69,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,159 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 62,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 May 2010 52,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,389 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL04 GVX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BL04 GVX, 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 BL04 GVX registered?

BL04 GVX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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