2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · YF03 VCT
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2003. Recorded mileage 93,157 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,157 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
YF03 VCT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2022
- 93,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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.
YF03 VCT Mileage History
- 20/07/2006792 mi
- 30/07/20075,570 mi+4,778 mi
- 24/07/20089,925 mi+4,355 mi
- 24/07/20089,925 mi
- 23/07/200917,782 mi+7,857 mi
- 23/07/200917,788 mi+6 mi
- 14/07/201027,410 mi+9,622 mi
- 21/07/201027,530 mi+120 mi
- 13/07/201133,932 mi+6,402 mi
- 16/07/201237,620 mi+3,688 mi
- 15/07/201343,494 mi+5,874 mi
- 09/07/201451,264 mi+7,770 mi
- 01/07/201556,064 mi+4,800 mi
- 31/07/201557,124 mi+1,060 mi
- 13/07/201659,649 mi+2,525 mi
- 22/07/201659,714 mi+65 mi
- 05/07/201770,059 mi+10,345 mi
- 08/07/201770,089 mi+30 mi
- 09/07/201874,588 mi+4,499 mi
- 03/07/201978,987 mi+4,399 mi
- 03/07/201978,987 mi
- 17/06/202081,902 mi+2,915 mi
- 23/06/202191,290 mi+9,388 mi
- 25/06/202191,291 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/202293,157 mi+1,866 mi
Average of roughly 5,809 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
YF03 VCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (YF03 VCT) between July 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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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