2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · KJ03 UTX
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 173,192 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/02/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2496cc
KJ03 UTX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2015
- 173,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
KJ03 UTX Mileage History
- 27/03/200641,966 mi
- 21/03/200745,968 mi+4,002 mi
- 27/03/200873,055 mi+27,087 mi
- 16/03/2009100,291 mi+27,236 mi
- 20/04/2010118,574 mi+18,283 mi
- 20/04/2010118,574 mi
- 15/04/2011128,653 mi+10,079 mi
- 15/04/2011128,653 mi
- 23/05/2012142,458 mi+13,805 mi
- 08/05/2013156,359 mi+13,901 mi
- 10/05/2013156,359 mi
- 17/05/2014169,136 mi+12,777 mi
- 19/05/2014169,136 mi
- 08/06/2015173,192 mi+4,056 mi
Average of roughly 14,264 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
KJ03 UTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (KJ03 UTX) between March 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2015 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: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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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