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V25 ARL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 ARL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 95,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,237 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,396 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 87,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,314 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,754 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 79,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,707 miles

passengers aig bag system turned off.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,051 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake pads getting low

Rear all suspension dust covers detiorated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,888 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,090 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,791 miles

rear tyres are 3mm.....a lot of water noted boot floor..

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,214 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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V25 ARL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V25 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V25 ARL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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