MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front brake has slight bind
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/NSR ALL INNER. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/NSR ALL INNER. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and boot split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and boot split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear track arm outer boots split
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and boot split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and boot split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear track arm outer boots split
front brake discs lipped
Nearside Rear track rod arm outer joint boot split
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear track rod arm outer joint boot split
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear track rod arm outer joint boot split
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre perished
front tyres worn on inner edges
o/s wiper split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE53 GKG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 VE53 GKG, 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 VE53 GKG registered?
VE53 GKG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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