2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · FV03 BOF
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 60,759 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV03 BOF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2022
- 60,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV03 BOF 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 (FV03 BOF) between July 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
FV03 BOF Mileage History
- 17/07/200615,914 mi
- 03/08/200717,937 mi+2,023 mi
- 06/08/200820,266 mi+2,329 mi
- 07/08/200820,267 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/200922,120 mi+1,853 mi
- 13/08/200922,120 mi
- 12/08/201023,842 mi+1,722 mi
- 02/08/201126,116 mi+2,274 mi
- 09/08/201228,797 mi+2,681 mi
- 06/08/201331,949 mi+3,152 mi
- 06/08/201331,973 mi+24 mi
- 29/07/201435,491 mi+3,518 mi
- 05/08/201538,485 mi+2,994 mi
- 05/08/201538,485 mi
- 11/08/201641,383 mi+2,898 mi
- 15/08/201641,384 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/201743,616 mi+2,232 mi
- 09/08/201846,749 mi+3,133 mi
- 09/08/201846,750 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/201950,155 mi+3,405 mi
- 30/07/202052,599 mi+2,444 mi
- 05/08/202052,651 mi+52 mi
- 14/08/202156,227 mi+3,576 mi
- 16/08/202156,241 mi+14 mi
- 08/11/202260,759 mi+4,518 mi
Average of roughly 2,749 miles per year across 25 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: 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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