2003 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · YP53 UNY
2003 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 127,465 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 UNY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2023
- 127,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 UNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Jaguar S-Type (YP53 UNY) between September 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2023 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 (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP53 UNY Mileage History
- 04/09/200610,813 mi
- 07/01/200812,288 mi+1,475 mi
- 08/12/200814,744 mi+2,456 mi
- 04/01/201019,939 mi+5,195 mi
- 04/01/201122,660 mi+2,721 mi
- 08/12/201124,570 mi+1,910 mi
- 10/12/201226,077 mi+1,507 mi
- 12/12/201340,866 mi+14,789 mi
- 13/12/201340,871 mi+5 mi
- 05/01/201562,120 mi+21,249 mi
- 08/01/201675,310 mi+13,190 mi
- 12/01/201785,199 mi+9,889 mi
- 26/01/201785,205 mi+6 mi
- 24/01/201892,982 mi+7,777 mi
- 24/01/201892,982 mi
- 16/01/2019104,310 mi+11,328 mi
- 23/01/2020113,506 mi+9,196 mi
- 06/02/2020113,640 mi+134 mi
- 27/01/2021115,628 mi+1,988 mi
- 28/01/2021115,630 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/2022123,002 mi+7,372 mi
- 02/02/2022123,007 mi+5 mi
- 09/02/2023127,465 mi+4,458 mi
- 13/02/2023127,465 mi
Average of roughly 7,094 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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