2004 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · BT53 ENE
2004 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02/01/2004. Recorded mileage 80,845 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2967cc
BT53 ENE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 80,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
BT53 ENE Mileage History
- 03/01/200717,098 mi
- 03/01/200717,098 mi
- 02/01/200822,204 mi+5,106 mi
- 18/12/200829,555 mi+7,351 mi
- 12/01/201042,814 mi+13,259 mi
- 24/01/201157,224 mi+14,410 mi
- 24/01/201157,224 mi
- 06/06/201159,970 mi+2,746 mi
- 31/05/201263,208 mi+3,238 mi
- 31/05/201365,426 mi+2,218 mi
- 27/05/201469,939 mi+4,513 mi
- 04/06/201572,431 mi+2,492 mi
- 02/06/201673,260 mi+829 mi
- 01/06/201774,053 mi+793 mi
- 04/06/201874,430 mi+377 mi
- 04/06/201874,430 mi
- 05/06/201974,770 mi+340 mi
- 05/06/201974,770 mi
- 02/06/202075,138 mi+368 mi
- 07/07/202176,224 mi+1,086 mi
- 15/07/202176,240 mi+16 mi
- 03/08/202278,059 mi+1,819 mi
- 03/08/202278,059 mi
- 08/08/202378,336 mi+277 mi
- 28/08/202479,353 mi+1,017 mi
- 28/08/202479,353 mi
- 19/08/202580,840 mi+1,487 mi
- 21/07/202680,845 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,262 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 ENE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (BT53 ENE) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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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