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VU03 OYY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 OYY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 130,853 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill covered by side skirt but can see corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill covered by side skirt but can see corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,787 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 113,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,306 miles

Brake pipes all round have protective grease applied

Engine cover and under tray fitted

General underside corrosion

Multiple bulb high level brake light has some not working

Fail 3 Jul 2019 101,306 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

General underside corrosion

Multiple bulb high level brake light has some not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 101,306 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

General underside corrosion

Multiple bulb high level brake light has some not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,782 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

some high level brake lights not working

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

some high level brake lights not working

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,177 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear tie bar bushes deteriating

some high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 29 Jun 2017 100,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear tie bar bushes deteriating

some high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,561 miles

4 high level brake lights bulbs not working

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

4 high level brake lights bulbs not working

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

oil leak

rear indicators starting to discolour

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in n/s track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,118 miles

play in n/s track rod end

some high level brake lights not working

Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,187 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in ns/r anti roll bar link

some high level brake lights not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,187 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in ns/r anti roll bar link

some high level brake lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,809 miles

n/s/r brake pads appear to be getting low

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,784 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wareing on edges

o/s/f tyre wareing low on both edges

slight brake binding felt when spining rear wheels

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,656 miles

number plate lights came on with light tap

tyre tread down to 4mm

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,352 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 64,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 47,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VU03 OYY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VU03 OYY, 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 VU03 OYY registered?

VU03 OYY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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