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SG54 DGS

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,948 mi
Last recorded128,948 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 DGS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

battery light illuminated

underside corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 128,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery light illuminated

underside corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

whole underside corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 127,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

whole underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 124,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 124,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,307 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corroded and covered in plastics (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 122,307 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corroded and covered in plastics (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unsedside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boots each side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unsedside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boots each side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rear boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 116,704 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 113,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 106,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate cracked

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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SG54 DGS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel 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 SG54 DGS, 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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What year was SG54 DGS registered?

SG54 DGS is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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