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VF03 YVX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,117 mi
Last recorded184,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 184,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 165,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 144,684 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

stight corrosion near side rear disc

Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 112,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 112,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VF03 YVX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF03 YVX, 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 VF03 YVX registered?

VF03 YVX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is VF03 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 YVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF03 YVX have outstanding finance?

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