2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · NG53 NNJ
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 120,083 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/05/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,083 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
NG53 NNJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2018
- 120,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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.
NG53 NNJ Mileage History
- 15/08/200616,483 mi
- 10/09/200728,865 mi+12,382 mi
- 08/09/200840,605 mi+11,740 mi
- 08/09/200953,794 mi+13,189 mi
- 04/09/201065,215 mi+11,421 mi
- 07/09/201175,821 mi+10,606 mi
- 06/09/201292,468 mi+16,647 mi
- 30/04/201396,156 mi+3,688 mi
- 31/05/201396,156 mi
- 24/05/2014103,204 mi+7,048 mi
- 28/05/2014103,204 mi
- 29/05/2015110,214 mi+7,010 mi
- 29/05/2015110,214 mi
- 28/07/2016115,813 mi+5,599 mi
- 28/07/2016115,813 mi
- 28/03/2018120,083 mi+4,270 mi
Average of roughly 8,918 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
NG53 NNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (NG53 NNJ) between August 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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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