2004 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · BP04 ADZ

The 2004 Jaguar S-Type presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 20 December 2024 at 124,760 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the September 2023 test at 123,130 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across the available history, and the absence of advisories in the later tests suggests no outstanding minor wear was flagged by testers. Mileage sits at 124,760 against an age of around 22 years, equating to roughly 5,671 miles per annum, which is low for a executive saloon of this era. The record shows light annual use: 116,622 miles in September 2022 rising to just 123,130 by September 2023, then 124,760 by December 2024. Two failed tests in 2022 and 2023 at 116,601 and 123,124 miles respectively carry no recorded defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglect but equally reveals little about component condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and low-use profile, as prolonged standing promotes corrosion and seized calipers that a pass with no defects may not expose. Structural integrity around subframes and sills warrants close checking for rust, a known Jaguar weakness on the S-Type platform. The two defect-free failures suggest the previous owner attended tests without resolving paperwork or vehicle presentation, not a sign of skipped mechanical upkeep. Verify service records independently before purchase, as the MOT alone confirms roadworthiness on the day, not ongoing reliability.