2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · GK04 UPR
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 159,886 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK04 UPR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 159,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK04 UPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (GK04 UPR) between June 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
GK04 UPR Mileage History
- 25/06/200768,123 mi
- 01/05/200895,078 mi+26,955 mi
- 05/05/2009103,137 mi+8,059 mi
- 06/05/2009103,140 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/2010111,609 mi+8,469 mi
- 28/04/2011116,526 mi+4,917 mi
- 16/05/2012121,901 mi+5,375 mi
- 15/05/2013124,291 mi+2,390 mi
- 15/05/2013124,291 mi
- 24/05/2014125,822 mi+1,531 mi
- 28/03/2015126,560 mi+738 mi
- 25/04/2017129,300 mi+2,740 mi
- 27/10/2017129,472 mi+172 mi
- 01/11/2017129,476 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/2018134,111 mi+4,635 mi
- 30/10/2018134,261 mi+150 mi
- 30/10/2018134,261 mi
- 28/10/2019138,810 mi+4,549 mi
- 30/10/2020142,238 mi+3,428 mi
- 29/10/2021146,350 mi+4,112 mi
- 31/10/2022150,831 mi+4,481 mi
- 31/10/2022150,831 mi
- 30/10/2023153,021 mi+2,190 mi
- 29/10/2024157,291 mi+4,270 mi
- 04/11/2024157,298 mi+7 mi
- 29/10/2025158,546 mi+1,248 mi
- 22/10/2026159,886 mi+1,340 mi
Average of roughly 4,748 miles per year across 27 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: 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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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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