2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · MB04 BVN
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11/05/2004. Recorded mileage 60,466 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2497cc
MB04 BVN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 60,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 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.
MB04 BVN Mileage History
- 26/04/200711,208 mi
- 17/04/200814,417 mi+3,209 mi
- 14/04/200917,673 mi+3,256 mi
- 08/05/201022,610 mi+4,937 mi
- 11/05/201127,103 mi+4,493 mi
- 09/05/201236,292 mi+9,189 mi
- 10/05/201341,775 mi+5,483 mi
- 10/05/201341,775 mi
- 01/05/201444,441 mi+2,666 mi
- 01/05/201444,441 mi
- 06/05/201548,040 mi+3,599 mi
- 06/05/201650,537 mi+2,497 mi
- 06/05/201650,538 mi+1 mi
- 04/05/201752,326 mi+1,788 mi
- 05/05/201752,327 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201853,974 mi+1,647 mi
- 02/05/201853,978 mi+4 mi
- 03/05/201955,481 mi+1,503 mi
- 10/06/202056,843 mi+1,362 mi
- 10/06/202056,843 mi
- 03/06/202157,779 mi+936 mi
- 07/06/202157,779 mi
- 29/07/202259,251 mi+1,472 mi
- 29/07/202259,251 mi
- 05/10/202360,466 mi+1,215 mi
Average of roughly 2,996 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
MB04 BVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (MB04 BVN) between April 2007 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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