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VN52 VPO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 VPO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,057 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 72,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and don't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and don't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reversing light (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,808 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,808 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 65,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,334 miles

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

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

various points of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,917 miles

front inner brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,716 miles

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

rear brakes discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,273 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre worn low 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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VN52 VPO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN52 VPO, 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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VN52 VPO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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