2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · BC04 XBD
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.7L, diesel). First registered 15/07/2004. Recorded mileage 159,395 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2720cc
BC04 XBD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 159,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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.
BC04 XBD Mileage History
- 04/06/200761,638 mi
- 29/05/200866,408 mi+4,770 mi
- 29/05/200866,408 mi
- 21/05/200971,699 mi+5,291 mi
- 21/05/200971,704 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/201074,930 mi+3,226 mi
- 28/05/201074,931 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/201180,550 mi+5,619 mi
- 02/07/201290,903 mi+10,353 mi
- 06/07/201290,949 mi+46 mi
- 08/07/201397,479 mi+6,530 mi
- 08/07/201397,479 mi
- 14/07/2014107,423 mi+9,944 mi
- 15/07/2014107,423 mi
- 15/07/2015117,986 mi+10,563 mi
- 08/08/2016123,694 mi+5,708 mi
- 03/09/2017130,316 mi+6,622 mi
- 29/08/2018136,680 mi+6,364 mi
- 02/09/2019139,304 mi+2,624 mi
- 01/07/2021146,747 mi+7,443 mi
- 02/07/2021146,748 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2022155,158 mi+8,410 mi
- 18/06/2022155,158 mi
- 23/06/2023159,395 mi+4,237 mi
Average of roughly 6,090 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
BC04 XBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (BC04 XBD) between June 2007 and June 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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