2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · VA03 NHJ
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 65,737 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA03 NHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 65,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
VA03 NHJ Mileage History
- 18/07/202463,938 mi
- 18/07/202463,938 mi
- 24/07/202564,862 mi+924 mi
- 24/07/202564,862 mi
- 16/07/202665,737 mi+875 mi
Average of roughly 903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA03 NHJ 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 (VA03 NHJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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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