2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · CX54 RFO

The Jaguar S-Type presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 19 July 2022 at 113,802 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior pass on 18 October 2021 at 109,520 miles. The maintenance record shows no advisories or failures across both entries, indicating the vehicle held a clean test status for at least the final two years of its recorded MOT history. At roughly 22 years old, the car shows 113,802 recorded miles, an average of about 5,173 miles per year. The gap between the October 2021 and July 2022 tests covers only 4,282 miles, confirming light annual use. Low mileage of this nature often signals extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen despite a clean test sheet. The record itself is sparse, with just two passes and no flagged faults, so it offers limited insight into component condition before 2021. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the S-Type's age makes sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points vulnerable even after a pass. The tester noted no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers, but static storage can hide degraded bushes and flat-spotted tyres. Check brake discs for lip and rust pitting from disuse, and verify the exhaust emissions system remains sound. The clean MOT history implies prior owners kept basic statutory compliance, yet absence of advisories does not confirm consumable life. Pre-purchase examination by a Jaguar specialist remains prudent given the vehicle's standing time.