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VK03 LSC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 LSC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 138,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/ floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 138,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/ floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2016 130,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,141 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 114,757 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,080 miles

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2012 113,037 miles

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 110,749 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 9 Apr 2011 110,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 104,187 miles

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

Strong advise front discs poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2010 104,187 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Strong advise front discs poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,062 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in near side front tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LSC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VK03 LSC, 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 VK03 LSC registered?

VK03 LSC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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