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VO53 DVG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,698 mi
Last recorded78,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 DVG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 78,698 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2026 78,688 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective lenses frosterd no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers door mirror darkened image (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor pan excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,768 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,483 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,607 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,743 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2011 34,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,511 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,518 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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VO53 DVG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO53 DVG, 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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What year was VO53 DVG registered?

VO53 DVG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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