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VA03 NHJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,737 mi
Last recorded65,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 NHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 64,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,938 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,636 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2022 61,636 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,670 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 14 Jul 2021 60,636 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,162 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 59,162 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,602 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,972 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,757 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,850 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,934 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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VA03 NHJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VA03 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA03 NHJ registered?

VA03 NHJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is VA03 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 NHJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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