2004 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · BP53 SSJ
2004 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 129,804 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP53 SSJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2024
- 129,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP53 SSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (BP53 SSJ) between January 2007 and September 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
BP53 SSJ Mileage History
- 22/01/200719,446 mi
- 07/03/200840,712 mi+21,266 mi
- 16/02/200949,847 mi+9,135 mi
- 18/02/201058,876 mi+9,029 mi
- 02/12/201065,828 mi+6,952 mi
- 28/11/201168,848 mi+3,020 mi
- 14/12/201272,756 mi+3,908 mi
- 13/12/201381,269 mi+8,513 mi
- 21/11/201488,666 mi+7,397 mi
- 09/12/201488,879 mi+213 mi
- 14/07/201592,669 mi+3,790 mi
- 25/09/201592,684 mi+15 mi
- 14/09/201698,189 mi+5,505 mi
- 31/08/2017103,030 mi+4,841 mi
- 03/09/2018109,903 mi+6,873 mi
- 04/09/2019115,296 mi+5,393 mi
- 21/09/2020120,969 mi+5,673 mi
- 27/08/2021125,520 mi+4,551 mi
- 08/09/2023128,403 mi+2,883 mi
- 09/09/2024129,804 mi+1,401 mi
Average of roughly 6,259 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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