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VK03 LRX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 LRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 112,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 111,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine light on, missfiring

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 111,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 111,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer spherical bearing dust cover split as well (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Spherical bearing dust cover torn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin electric handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody shields fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,911 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

under body guard shields fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,229 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,132 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)

engine pan cover sills and floor pans fitted both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 62,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 May 2007 60,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,016 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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VK03 LRX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK03 LRX, 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 VK03 LRX registered?

VK03 LRX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is VK03 LRX safe to buy?

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