2004 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Petrol · BJ04 FSS
2004 Jaguar S-Type (4.2L, petrol). First registered 12/03/2004. Recorded mileage 148,660 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 4196cc
BJ04 FSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
- 148,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
BJ04 FSS Mileage History
- 31/10/2022145,462 mi
- 16/11/2022145,971 mi+509 mi
- 19/11/2022146,085 mi+114 mi
- 20/12/2023148,660 mi+2,575 mi
- 20/12/2023148,660 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ04 FSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (BJ04 FSS) between October 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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