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VA03 VBG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 VBG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 103,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,035 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted under the car

Fail 8 Jun 2023 99,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted under the car

Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,366 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 87,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,944 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,246 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 71,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,800 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,938 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,866 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2007 50,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,223 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 VBG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VBG, 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 VA03 VBG registered?

VA03 VBG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VA03 VBG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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