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VA57 JSU

2007 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,101 mi
Last recorded140,101 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 JSU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 140,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 132,398 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 132,390 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 128,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,080 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,947 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower strut mounting joints have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges - borderline (5.2.3 (e))

some underside corrosion present - plastic covers prevent full inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,923 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear stop/tail fault (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear lower hub bush worn - chalked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower strut mounting joints have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges - borderline (5.2.3 (e))

some underside corrosion present - plastic covers prevent full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,335 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

various suspension components have surface rust

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,062 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,177 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,750 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs worn

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

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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VA57 JSU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VA57 JSU, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA57 JSU registered?

VA57 JSU is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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