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V80 STR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,336 mi
Last recorded118,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 STR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn centre and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn centre and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,156 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,059 miles

Lower covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,423 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 89,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,315 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,315 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing low

undertrays and sills covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 69,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,379 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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V80 STR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V80 STR, 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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What year was V80 STR registered?

V80 STR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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