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BN04 EXU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,755 mi
Last recorded48,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 EXU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,755 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Forward of Rear Sub-Frame Mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 48,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S. Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Forward of Rear Sub-Frame Mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s,front to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rose joint ,and boot deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s,uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s,n/s outer worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s,rear chassis rails in front of rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 44,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 42,828 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 38,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency achieved 16%

Pass 23 May 2018 34,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 31,312 miles

Both front tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted for full operaration of seat belt

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,384 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,374 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,720 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 13,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,553 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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BN04 EXU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN04 EXU, 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 BN04 EXU registered?

BN04 EXU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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