2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · RN53 VVU
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 151,562 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2496cc
RN53 VVU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2016
- 151,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
RN53 VVU Mileage History
- 29/01/200757,919 mi
- 14/01/200875,719 mi+17,800 mi
- 14/01/200875,721 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/200983,267 mi+7,546 mi
- 27/01/200983,267 mi
- 26/01/201087,768 mi+4,501 mi
- 25/01/201192,851 mi+5,083 mi
- 21/01/201295,862 mi+3,011 mi
- 17/01/201399,265 mi+3,403 mi
- 28/01/2014117,343 mi+18,078 mi
- 28/01/2015133,809 mi+16,466 mi
- 28/01/2015133,809 mi
- 30/01/2016151,562 mi+17,753 mi
Average of roughly 10,403 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
RN53 VVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (RN53 VVU) between January 2007 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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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