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VE53 OSR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,423 mi
Last recorded155,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OSR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 155,423 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jul 2010 155,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2009 122,731 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2009 122,731 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both/rear/tyres/begining/to/perish

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,479 miles

Nearside Front 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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VE53 OSR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 OSR registered?

VE53 OSR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is VE53 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 OSR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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