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BT04 USM

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,361 mi
Last recorded87,361 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 USM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking brake caliper nipple (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 68,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 65,701 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 58,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,369 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,859 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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BT04 USM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT04 USM, 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 BT04 USM registered?

BT04 USM is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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