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WJ53 ZDN

2004 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZDN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,713 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch areas marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch areas marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 97,314 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 97,314 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 97,197 miles

rear floor to sill sections rusty

Pass 20 May 2021 95,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,633 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2020 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,327 miles

n/s/r tie bar has slight play in outer joint

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,660 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,871 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,654 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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WJ53 ZDN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ53 ZDN, 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 WJ53 ZDN registered?

WJ53 ZDN is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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