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VU53 DDK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DDK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 115,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner upper rear sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door handle sticking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills signs of heavy corrosion unable to fully inspect due to body kit/plastics (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 113,533 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,026 miles

Coil spring corroded OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS and NS sill corroded unable to inspect fully due to side skirts being fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 107,843 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills corroded unable to inspect fully due to side skirts being fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,925 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sill unable to inspect fully due to side skirts being fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills unable to inspect fully due to side skirts being fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,602 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills have general corrosion unable to inspect fully due to plastic side skirts fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 101,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/lower inner wheel arch corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills have general corrosion unable to inspect fully due to plastic side skirts fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,596 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly and close to markers

both rear tyres perishing slightly and close to markers

eml light on

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 87,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly and close to markers

both rear tyres perishing slightly and close to markers

eml light on

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,425 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 70,393 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 555,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,026 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 DDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DDK, 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 VU53 DDK registered?

VU53 DDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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