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VN03 TYP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,326 mi
Last recorded97,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer n/s outer seal corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r plate bulb inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer o/s outer seal corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded, not effecting suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged mot effecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer walls. 225/55/16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin bush dust cover deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber lower pin bush dust cover deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Track control arm outer pin bush dust cover excessively deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin bush dust cover excessively deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill damaged and excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a structural area.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin bush dust cover heavily deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber lower pin bush dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Track control arm outer pin bush dust cover excessively deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin bush dust cover excessively deteriorated.

Offside Windscreen washer jet not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of coolant leaking from the coolant reservoir.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 96,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 92,356 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 88,616 miles

both door mirror glasses starting to discolour

both front wheel bearings slight play

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front steering track rod ends, front shock absorbers, front antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

metal brake pipes/ unions and rear abs pick ups starting to rust

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear suspension lower arms bushes, rear suspension tie bars rubbers and rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight play

Pass 13 May 2019 87,139 miles

both door mirror glasses starting to discolour

both front wheel bearings slight play

front to rear metal brake pipes/ unions starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front steering track rod ends, rear subframe and front shock absorbers starting to rust

rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers, rear suspension tie bars rubbers and rear lower suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 May 2018 84,350 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front steering track rod ends, rear subframes and front shock absorbers starting to rust

rear antiroll bar link rods rubbers and rear suspension tie bars rubbers starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 May 2017 83,194 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

rear antiroll bar link rods and rear suspension tie bars rubber covers/ boots starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 5 May 2016 80,639 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front wheel bearings slight play

rear suspension tie bar rubbers and rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 1 May 2015 77,315 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and low on edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and low on edges

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 May 2014 72,536 miles

front tyre treads outer edges starting to wear

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,532 miles

front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,246 miles

number plates starting to discolour

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,723 miles

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,017 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,940 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 12 May 2006 42,711 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 TYP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TYP, 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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VN03 TYP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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