2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · HJ04 UNM
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 122,122 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ04 UNM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2022
- 122,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ04 UNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (HJ04 UNM) between April 2007 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)”.
HJ04 UNM Mileage History
- 17/04/200725,403 mi
- 15/04/200834,879 mi+9,476 mi
- 14/04/200945,443 mi+10,564 mi
- 14/04/200945,443 mi
- 13/04/201055,255 mi+9,812 mi
- 13/04/201055,255 mi
- 19/04/201164,972 mi+9,717 mi
- 05/04/201274,214 mi+9,242 mi
- 15/04/201379,930 mi+5,716 mi
- 15/04/201379,930 mi
- 29/05/201483,569 mi+3,639 mi
- 12/05/201590,828 mi+7,259 mi
- 12/05/201696,448 mi+5,620 mi
- 12/05/201696,448 mi
- 09/05/2017101,051 mi+4,603 mi
- 14/05/2018105,473 mi+4,422 mi
- 21/05/2019110,417 mi+4,944 mi
- 11/11/2020116,227 mi+5,810 mi
- 22/11/2021118,754 mi+2,527 mi
- 17/11/2022122,122 mi+3,368 mi
Average of roughly 6,205 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: 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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