2004 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · KS51 SAM
2004 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 89,665 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,665 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
KS51 SAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 89,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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.
KS51 SAM Mileage History
- 25/01/202280,026 mi
- 27/01/202280,069 mi+43 mi
- 18/04/202389,659 mi+9,590 mi
- 20/04/202389,665 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,824 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KS51 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (KS51 SAM) between January 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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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