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VN03 EVU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 EVU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,870 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,797 miles

brake hose furrele corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake hose furrele corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,389 miles

front wipers slightly streaky

o/s/f trye worn edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,015 miles

n/s/f disc slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,244 miles

both front discs are pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front discs are pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,581 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 44,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,218 miles

n/s front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 18,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VN03 EVU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VN03 EVU, 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

How do I check the history of VN03 EVU?

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What year was VN03 EVU registered?

VN03 EVU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is VN03 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 EVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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