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AJ54 CPU

2004 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CPU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper upper rear wishbone inner rear bush/joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper upper rear wishbone inner rear bush/joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2025 87,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in central section of tread reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper upper rear wishbone inner rear bush/joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in central section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper upper rear wishbone inner rear bush/joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,596 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rack boot has become detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake leading to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 82,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake leading to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,459 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 76,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,437 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,827 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn thin.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,936 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,066 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,878 miles

front and rear discs pitted

front wiperblades split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,803 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see inner brake pads

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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AJ54 CPU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 73,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 CPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 CPU is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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