2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · HV53 BVY
2003 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 166,161 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV53 BVY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 166,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV53 BVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (HV53 BVY) between September 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HV53 BVY Mileage History
- 20/09/200626,334 mi
- 14/09/200748,327 mi+21,993 mi
- 05/09/200869,160 mi+20,833 mi
- 05/09/200869,160 mi
- 20/08/200978,844 mi+9,684 mi
- 04/09/201093,472 mi+14,628 mi
- 06/10/2011102,666 mi+9,194 mi
- 31/01/2013113,664 mi+10,998 mi
- 10/11/2015122,695 mi+9,031 mi
- 08/06/2016122,724 mi+29 mi
- 13/06/2016122,724 mi
- 01/06/2017138,341 mi+15,617 mi
- 13/06/2017128,465 mi-9,876 mi
- 18/05/2018131,916 mi+3,451 mi
- 24/05/2019136,955 mi+5,039 mi
- 11/06/2020143,910 mi+6,955 mi
- 07/07/2020143,926 mi+16 mi
- 29/06/2021150,216 mi+6,290 mi
- 01/07/2022156,670 mi+6,454 mi
- 20/07/2022156,670 mi
- 27/09/2023161,652 mi+4,982 mi
- 06/09/2024166,161 mi+4,509 mi
Average of roughly 7,784 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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