2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · PE53 DMU
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 119,881 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2496cc
PE53 DMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2025
- 119,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
PE53 DMU Mileage History
- 04/01/2022113,853 mi
- 03/01/2023116,909 mi+3,056 mi
- 12/01/2023116,934 mi+25 mi
- 06/11/2023119,835 mi+2,901 mi
- 13/03/2025119,881 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 1,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE53 DMU 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 (PE53 DMU) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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