2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · WA03 OCW
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2003. Recorded mileage 60,185 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,185 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
WA03 OCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 60,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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.
WA03 OCW Mileage History
- 31/03/202258,822 mi
- 31/03/202359,387 mi+565 mi
- 01/04/202359,391 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/202459,879 mi+488 mi
- 18/03/202560,185 mi+306 mi
Average of roughly 460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA03 OCW 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 (WA03 OCW) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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