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VO53 MZL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,469 mi
Last recorded156,469 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MZL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 156,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 156,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 151,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 144,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 108,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 94,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,750 miles

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

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 MZL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

VO53 MZL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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