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VU53 AUM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,330 mi
Last recorded138,330 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AUM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 138,330 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 133,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,782 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 110,484 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,203 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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VU53 AUM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU53 AUM, 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 VU53 AUM?

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What year was VU53 AUM registered?

VU53 AUM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is VU53 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 AUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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