2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · KD53 AHA
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2003. Recorded mileage 112,677 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,677 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
KD53 AHA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 112,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
KD53 AHA Mileage History
- 29/12/200617,843 mi
- 10/01/200824,097 mi+6,254 mi
- 14/01/200824,097 mi
- 20/02/200930,912 mi+6,815 mi
- 20/02/200930,912 mi
- 19/02/201037,254 mi+6,342 mi
- 16/02/201141,875 mi+4,621 mi
- 16/02/201245,811 mi+3,936 mi
- 15/02/201349,914 mi+4,103 mi
- 15/02/201349,914 mi
- 18/02/201454,171 mi+4,257 mi
- 10/02/201559,880 mi+5,709 mi
- 12/02/201559,880 mi
- 11/02/201672,794 mi+12,914 mi
- 13/03/201783,950 mi+11,156 mi
- 21/03/201784,005 mi+55 mi
- 06/04/201893,403 mi+9,398 mi
- 09/04/201893,413 mi+10 mi
- 29/04/202097,717 mi+4,304 mi
- 02/05/202097,717 mi
- 26/06/2021106,400 mi+8,683 mi
- 07/07/2021106,412 mi+12 mi
- 06/07/2022112,677 mi+6,265 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
KD53 AHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (KD53 AHA) between December 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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