2004 Jaguar S-Type · 6,642 MOT tests
2004 Jaguar S-Type reliability
2004 Jaguar S-Types fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 S-Type years (6,642 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- 37.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 93,374
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,642
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.3% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Jaguar S-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.1%
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Brakes11.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Steering6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Tyres5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.91%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.87%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.31%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.5%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.41%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.01%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.4%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.16%)
Other years
Every Jaguar S-Type year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
2004 Jaguar S-Types fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 S-Type years (6,642 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Jaguar S-Type MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.91% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (3.87% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Jaguar S-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Jaguar S-Type shows 93,374 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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