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VN03 TYF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,608 mi
Last recorded111,608 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,410 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,166 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,803 miles

engine oil level is well below minimum mark

nearside rear door will not open from outside

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are worn close to tread markers

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,750 miles

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

engine oil level is well below minimum mark

nearside rear door will not open from outside

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are worn close to tread markers

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,151 miles

engine oil is on minimum mark on dipstick

nearside front outer steering track rod end has movement

offside and nearside rear brake discs are pitted on inner faces

offside front brake hose ferrule is corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,413 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre worn on inner side of tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner side of tread excess

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,389 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,384 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,481 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

O/S front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

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 TYF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

VN03 TYF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 TYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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