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VN03 MZW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,734 mi
Last recorded86,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MZW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 85,551 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2025 85,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays/sill covers

Fail 26 Mar 2024 83,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays/sill covers

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,169 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 5 Apr 2023 82,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,453 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,618 miles

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

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 79,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,266 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,783 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,346 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS ALL FITTED

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,419 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES BADLY CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,192 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 16 Sep 2011 57,648 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,290 miles

NO FRONT FOG LIGHTS WORKING

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,050 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,231 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,338 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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VN03 MZW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN03 MZW, 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 VN03 MZW registered?

VN03 MZW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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