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VE53 OTB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OTB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,244 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,152 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 26 Jan 2011 45,393 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 33,929 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres are worn evenly to 2mm

front nearside brake disc shows some distortion

full length plastic side undertrays fitted, no access to view components

full plastic undertray fitted to front, no access to view components

Pass 2 Feb 2008 33,929 miles

both rear tyres are worn evenly to 2mm

front nearside brake disc shows some distortion

full length plastic side undertrays fitted, no access to view components

full plastic undertray fitted to front, no access to view components

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,431 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 OTB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE53 OTB, 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

How do I check the history of VE53 OTB?

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What year was VE53 OTB registered?

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

Is VE53 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 OTB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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