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CE04 JXL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,462 mi
Last recorded76,462 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 JXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,462 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,815 miles

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

Nearside sill appears heavily corroded unable too see sill covers fitted

Offside sill appears heavily corroded unable to inspect due to sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to see fully covered by engine undertray (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 71,814 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside sill appears heavily corroded unable too see sill covers fitted

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

Offside sill appears heavily corroded unable to inspect due to sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to see fully covered by engine undertray (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,378 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 66,936 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion to certain suspension components underside of vehicle

sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 66,936 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion to certain suspension components underside of vehicle

sill cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,548 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine area unable to see where from due to covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached number plate light plinth (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine area unable to see where from due to covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,230 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 44,228 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 34,117 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,077 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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CE04 JXL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CE04 JXL, 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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CE04 JXL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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