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VU03 OZC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,353 mi
Last recorded119,353 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 OZC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,353 miles

N/S door mirror insecure - taped up for now to increase security.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 119,353 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/S door mirror insecure - taped up for now to increase security.

N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at ends.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 110,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,121 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,549 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OZC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OZC, 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

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What year was VU03 OZC registered?

VU03 OZC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is VU03 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 OZC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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