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VS52 NVS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS52 NVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 99,012 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,969 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,868 miles

corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,875 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged rigid pipe that is part of hose kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides rear suspension track arm end dust covers deteriorated

both sides rear upper suspension arm inner bush dust covers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,121 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Fail 15 Jan 2018 87,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,400 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,498 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,664 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both sides rear suspension arm rose joints

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,016 miles

slight judder both sides rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,189 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,778 miles

slight judder offside rear brake

Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,725 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge, nearside front also showing signs of wear inner edge

rear tyres wearing

slight judder offside rear brake

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,729 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges, nearside worst

Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,202 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Jan 2006 20,202 miles

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

Rear tyres worn low

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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VS52 NVS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VS52 NVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VS52 NVS?

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What year was VS52 NVS registered?

VS52 NVS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is VS52 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS52 NVS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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