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VN03 NBB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NBB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,143 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 94,143 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 87,837 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,612 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,307 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 85,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,498 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear and front to rear and offside front metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,579 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,958 miles

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,680 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 46,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,477 miles

unable to make full inspection of underside due to plastic covers

Pass 7 May 2008 36,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,098 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)

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 NBB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NBB, 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

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What year was VN03 NBB registered?

VN03 NBB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 NBB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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