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BW04 LTV

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,512 mi
Last recorded84,512 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LTV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 84,512 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,300 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 84,297 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General Corrosions

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

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 75,715 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 75,561 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 75,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill to floor to seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,338 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,661 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,204 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,916 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 10 Mar 2016 63,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,717 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,571 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,761 miles

lower covers fitted concealing components

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,131 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 22,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,288 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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BW04 LTV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BW04 LTV, 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 BW04 LTV registered?

BW04 LTV is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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