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VE53 GKG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,152 mi
Last recorded105,152 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 GKG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 105,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,137 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,072 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 99,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,794 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/NSR ALL INNER. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,793 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,687 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,631 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,347 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,230 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,741 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper split

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,628 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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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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VE53 GKG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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