2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · FX03 OPH
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21/03/2003. Recorded mileage 137,878 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2496cc
FX03 OPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 137,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
FX03 OPH Mileage History
- 28/07/2023132,389 mi
- 01/08/2023132,389 mi
- 30/07/2024137,406 mi+5,017 mi
- 01/08/2024137,406 mi
- 09/08/2025137,878 mi+472 mi
Average of roughly 2,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX03 OPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (FX03 OPH) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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