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VO03 RPV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,388 mi
Last recorded124,388 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 RPV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Limited inspection of inner and outer sill condition due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Limited inspection of inner and outer sill condition due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 122,801 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 28 Nov 2014 121,436 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 121,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Nov 2013 119,596 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 119,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 116,358 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body protection fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,173 miles

under body covers fitted

windows tinted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2008 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,380 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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VO03 RPV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VO03 RPV, 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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VO03 RPV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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