2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · NV54 ARF
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 113,042 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NV54 ARF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2026
- 113,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NV54 ARF Mileage History
- 18/10/200727,412 mi
- 21/10/200835,148 mi+7,736 mi
- 23/10/200945,126 mi+9,978 mi
- 21/10/201054,351 mi+9,225 mi
- 18/10/201159,508 mi+5,157 mi
- 18/10/201264,034 mi+4,526 mi
- 17/10/201367,774 mi+3,740 mi
- 21/10/201470,836 mi+3,062 mi
- 08/10/201574,022 mi+3,186 mi
- 21/10/2016124,430 mi+50,408 mi
- 21/10/2016124,430 mi
- 16/10/2017128,081 mi+3,651 mi
- 22/10/201880,898 mi-47,183 mi
- 07/11/201981,631 mi+733 mi
- 17/10/202081,689 mi+58 mi
- 08/11/202182,019 mi+330 mi
- 11/11/202299,402 mi+17,383 mi
- 03/11/2023107,311 mi+7,909 mi
- 30/04/2025111,519 mi+4,208 mi
- 23/04/2026113,042 mi+1,523 mi
Average of roughly 4,625 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NV54 ARF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (NV54 ARF) between October 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve LeakModerate
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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