2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · BP04 AAE

The 2004 Jaguar S-Type presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 February 2025 at 120,205 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests from December 2020 to December 2023 also passed clean. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test scope over this period. Recorded mileage sits at 120,205 against an age of around 22 years, an average of roughly 5,464 miles per year. The test on 10 December 2020 logged 109,694 miles and the 11 December 2023 test showed 118,318 miles, a gain of 8,624 over three years. Between December 2023 and February 2025 the odometer advanced only 1,887 miles. The sparse, clean record and low annual use suggest light running, though the flat mileage curve may also point to extended standing periods rather than continuous daily use. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage Jaguars of this era commonly develop perished rubber and corroded brake components through inactivity rather than wear. The MOT history flags none of these, but testers record only visible defects at the time of test. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close examination given the vehicle's age. Exhaust emissions and drivetrain mounts should also be checked for deterioration from prolonged idle cycles. The clean record is reassuring, yet it reflects test-day condition, not a guarantee of present mechanical health.