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VK52 SHX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 SHX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,421 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills not inspected sill cover fited

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,836 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,831 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,438 miles

Central side-skirts fitted covering sills

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom wish-bone bush rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 104,438 miles

Central Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom wish-bone bush rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Central side-skirts fitted covering sills

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom wish-bone bush rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 162,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,103 miles

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

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

near side rear ajustment arm gator split

off side rear ajustment arm gator split

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side rear ajustment arm gator split

off side rear ajustment arm gator split

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,248 miles

n/s rear inner brake disc surface showing signs of rust

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,037 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 80,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,940 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 39,578 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,985 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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VK52 SHX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK52 SHX, 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 VK52 SHX registered?

VK52 SHX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for VK52 SHX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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