2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · GU03 OCZ

The Jaguar S-Type presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the 6 March 2026 MOT, which the tester passed at 117,686 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from February 2023 through March 2026 and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The only anomaly is a failed test on 4 March 2026 at identical mileage, reversed two days later with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a deterioration in condition. Annual mileage sits well below average for a 23-year-old vehicle. The record shows 110,356 miles in February 2023, rising to 112,406 in February 2024, 114,327 in February 2025, and 117,686 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 2,400 miles per year over the period, confirming light use consistent with the lifetime average of about 5,100 miles annually. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the data, and the sparse, clean MOT entries indicate the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing without recorded neglect. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT tests may not deeply probe on a low-mileage older car. Suspension bushes, front coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for perishing or binding after two decades of service. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be examined despite the absence of advisories, as the S-Type is prone to hidden rust in enclosed sections. Given the unbroken pass record and minimal annual use, the vehicle shows no evidence of recurring mechanical trends or deferred consumable replacement in the official record. The March 2026 fail with no defects recorded implies a paperwork or identification issue, not a warning of worsening condition. Pre-purchase checks should focus on rubber degradation and underside integrity rather than fault correction from the MOT history.