2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · EU03 SMX
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11/04/2003. Recorded mileage 112,708 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
EU03 SMX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2023
- 112,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (45 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.
EU03 SMX Mileage History
- 18/04/200614,150 mi
- 20/04/200721,786 mi+7,636 mi
- 31/03/200931,362 mi+9,576 mi
- 01/04/201041,665 mi+10,303 mi
- 07/04/201041,672 mi+7 mi
- 16/03/201152,728 mi+11,056 mi
- 13/03/201255,932 mi+3,204 mi
- 19/03/201255,935 mi+3 mi
- 03/04/201360,480 mi+4,545 mi
- 05/04/201360,480 mi
- 27/03/201466,243 mi+5,763 mi
- 25/03/201573,303 mi+7,060 mi
- 31/03/201573,365 mi+62 mi
- 11/04/201680,489 mi+7,124 mi
- 22/03/201784,899 mi+4,410 mi
- 30/03/201784,969 mi+70 mi
- 20/04/201889,506 mi+4,537 mi
- 18/04/201995,271 mi+5,765 mi
- 26/03/202098,880 mi+3,609 mi
- 26/03/202098,880 mi
- 20/04/2021103,520 mi+4,640 mi
- 03/05/2022108,255 mi+4,735 mi
- 03/05/2022108,255 mi
- 28/04/2023112,708 mi+4,453 mi
- 28/04/2023112,708 mi
Average of roughly 5,788 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
EU03 SMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (EU03 SMX) between April 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”; “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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