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VK03 VKZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,575 mi
Last recorded130,575 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 VKZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,575 miles

slight damage o/s/r body

Fail 9 Mar 2016 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure light cluster (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage o/s/r body

Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,165 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 123,157 miles

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

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

engine management light is on.

slight damage to the o/s/f inner tyre sidewall.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 119,575 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre is cracking on both walls.

O/s/r tyreis wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2012 116,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 116,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 180,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 107,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,840 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted to under side of vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VKZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK03 VKZ, 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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VK03 VKZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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