2004 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · MD53 VHM
2004 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10/01/2004. Recorded mileage 135,543 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,543 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
MD53 VHM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2022
- 135,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
MD53 VHM Mileage History
- 11/10/2021127,301 mi
- 11/10/2021127,301 mi
- 22/12/2022135,543 mi+8,242 mi
Average of roughly 6,890 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MD53 VHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (MD53 VHM) between October 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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