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VF03 ZKR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,983 mi
Last recorded114,983 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZKR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,120 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,420 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,853 miles

advise all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,207 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,622 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management fault warning lamp lit

engine oil level very low

Fail 16 Sep 2016 85,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested due to serious leak from corroded ferrule (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexible brake hose ferrule corroded through (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management fault warning lamp lit

engine oil level very low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,962 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight coolant leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,920 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 43,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,715 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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VF03 ZKR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VF03 ZKR, 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 VF03 ZKR registered?

VF03 ZKR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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