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VE03 LUJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 LUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,564 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 78,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 78,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,953 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,724 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 76,720 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 76,716 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Rod boot damaged (2.2.C.1c)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 120,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 119,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2014 73,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 70,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,399 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,904 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,759 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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VE03 LUJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE03 LUJ, 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 VE03 LUJ registered?

VE03 LUJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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