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VO03 VHP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,338 mi
Last recorded154,338 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VHP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 154,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 148,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 142,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,483 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 2 Oct 2015 123,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,875 miles

rear discs rusty

slight play rear anti roll bar link

engine oil leak

front discs rusty

front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,516 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,116 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 VHP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO03 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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