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VO53 DWG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 DWG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 102,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,581 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel stud hole (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring underside

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel stud hole (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring underside

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,059 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,052 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

ehhaust rear heat shields insecure x 2

Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,667 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine undertray loose

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,192 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to steel brakr pipes in various places

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,766 miles

235/50/17

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres on legal 1.6mm limit

front discs worn and lipped

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both reg plates starting to delaminate

front discs slightly worn and lipped

front pads approx 50%

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear pads approx 60% worn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,071 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 53,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,727 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 DWG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO53 DWG, 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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VO53 DWG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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