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SP51 JAG

2004 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,224 mi
Last recorded121,224 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 121,224 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2026 121,224 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,547 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,081 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,136 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,328 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 112,326 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,257 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outer sill edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,978 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,899 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 105,877 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,324 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 97,295 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 90,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,032 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,203 miles

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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SP51 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP51 JAG, 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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SP51 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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