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X3 TOP

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests44 (34 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 TOP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

34 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,552 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 105,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,688 miles

Nearside Rear stub axle tie rod ball joint rubber deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,110 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,996 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,194 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,947 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,942 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,765 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,148 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,783 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,779 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,194 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,194 miles

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

Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 67,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,979 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2010 53,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,848 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2007 18,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,793 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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X3 TOP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X3 TOP, 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 X3 TOP registered?

X3 TOP is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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