2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · EY03 HND
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 182,291 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY03 HND Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2021
- 182,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY03 HND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (EY03 HND) between November 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
EY03 HND Mileage History
- 22/11/200636,981 mi
- 21/11/200750,142 mi+13,161 mi
- 18/11/200853,986 mi+3,844 mi
- 19/01/201066,557 mi+12,571 mi
- 21/01/201066,569 mi+12 mi
- 13/01/201177,205 mi+10,636 mi
- 31/05/201296,272 mi+19,067 mi
- 31/05/201296,278 mi+6 mi
- 25/05/2013113,445 mi+17,167 mi
- 29/05/2014117,890 mi+4,445 mi
- 03/06/2014117,891 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/2015132,739 mi+14,848 mi
- 05/10/2016154,167 mi+21,428 mi
- 06/10/2016154,197 mi+30 mi
- 12/01/2018167,941 mi+13,744 mi
- 08/02/2018167,941 mi
- 09/02/2019176,144 mi+8,203 mi
- 14/04/2021182,291 mi+6,147 mi
Average of roughly 10,096 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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