2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · DX54 ZFJ
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 163,297 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,297 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
DX54 ZFJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
- 163,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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.
DX54 ZFJ Mileage History
- 31/08/200718,674 mi
- 31/08/200718,674 mi
- 05/02/200819,452 mi+778 mi
- 29/01/200934,748 mi+15,296 mi
- 28/01/201049,132 mi+14,384 mi
- 28/01/201161,154 mi+12,022 mi
- 28/01/201161,154 mi
- 18/02/201268,893 mi+7,739 mi
- 20/02/201268,893 mi
- 30/01/201375,398 mi+6,505 mi
- 06/11/201379,992 mi+4,594 mi
- 15/11/201491,628 mi+11,636 mi
- 07/02/2016104,543 mi+12,915 mi
- 09/02/2016104,491 mi-52 mi
- 06/10/2017110,904 mi+6,413 mi
- 09/04/2019120,611 mi+9,707 mi
- 08/09/2020143,190 mi+22,579 mi
- 11/11/2021152,013 mi+8,823 mi
- 07/01/2023158,862 mi+6,849 mi
- 07/01/2023158,862 mi
- 28/03/2024163,297 mi+4,435 mi
Average of roughly 8,725 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DX54 ZFJ 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 (DX54 ZFJ) between August 2007 and March 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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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