2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Petrol · BC03 PLJ
2003 Jaguar S-Type (4.2L, petrol). First registered 12/08/2003. Recorded mileage 58,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4196cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BC03 PLJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 58,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
BC03 PLJ Mileage History
- 23/05/202257,868 mi
- 24/05/202358,725 mi+857 mi
- 17/06/202458,746 mi+21 mi
- 18/07/202558,766 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 285 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BC03 PLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (BC03 PLJ) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BC03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BC03PLJ.
SEAT
A1
RENAULT
KANGOO
MERCEDES
SL
PEUGEOT
208 ALLURE PURETECH S/S
FORD
FOCUS
RENAULT
CLIO
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER X-DYNAMIC SE D MHEV A
AUDI
TT
MERCEDES
SL
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF MATCH EDITION TDI
RENAULT
TRAFIC