2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Petrol · BL53 OSJ
2003 Jaguar S-Type (4.2L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2003. Recorded mileage 92,261 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4196cc
BL53 OSJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 92,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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.
BL53 OSJ Mileage History
- 18/12/200616,915 mi
- 18/12/200616,915 mi
- 18/12/200722,528 mi+5,613 mi
- 03/11/200828,101 mi+5,573 mi
- 19/11/200935,312 mi+7,211 mi
- 20/11/200935,312 mi
- 14/10/201042,208 mi+6,896 mi
- 13/10/201150,064 mi+7,856 mi
- 13/10/201150,064 mi
- 07/11/201259,044 mi+8,980 mi
- 07/11/201259,044 mi
- 20/11/201370,167 mi+11,123 mi
- 24/11/201476,453 mi+6,286 mi
- 24/11/201476,453 mi
- 22/11/201676,565 mi+112 mi
- 29/11/201676,565 mi
- 31/05/201776,644 mi+79 mi
- 25/05/201879,874 mi+3,230 mi
- 25/05/201879,876 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/201983,500 mi+3,624 mi
- 03/06/201983,503 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/202086,668 mi+3,165 mi
- 21/05/202189,523 mi+2,855 mi
- 27/05/202290,757 mi+1,234 mi
- 31/05/202391,387 mi+630 mi
- 31/05/202391,387 mi
- 01/11/202492,261 mi+874 mi
Average of roughly 4,216 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
BL53 OSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (BL53 OSJ) between December 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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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