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A2 LYX

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LYX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 101,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 97,879 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 97,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,662 miles

Front slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2019 93,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 91,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,064 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,756 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,262 miles

engine management light on and petrol flap will not lock

Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,026 miles

n/s/r wheel has damage to edge

o/s/r tyre has damage to side wall advise change

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,178 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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A2 LYX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A2 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 LYX registered?

A2 LYX is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is A2 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LYX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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