2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · K9 HWA
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 117,432 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K9 HWA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2021
- 117,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
K9 HWA Mileage History
- 24/02/200659,908 mi
- 04/05/200660,775 mi+867 mi
- 01/05/200766,787 mi+6,012 mi
- 29/04/200874,750 mi+7,963 mi
- 29/04/200981,165 mi+6,415 mi
- 04/05/201087,106 mi+5,941 mi
- 13/12/201089,410 mi+2,304 mi
- 16/12/201197,407 mi+7,997 mi
- 09/07/2013103,945 mi+6,538 mi
- 19/07/2013104,010 mi+65 mi
- 01/10/2014106,637 mi+2,627 mi
- 07/10/2015108,827 mi+2,190 mi
- 02/11/2016110,607 mi+1,780 mi
- 29/06/2018114,312 mi+3,705 mi
- 29/06/2018114,312 mi
- 21/06/2019116,443 mi+2,131 mi
- 25/06/2019116,445 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/2020116,764 mi+319 mi
- 03/07/2020116,764 mi
- 20/07/2021117,432 mi+668 mi
Average of roughly 3,735 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
K9 HWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (K9 HWA) between February 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve LeakModerate
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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