MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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
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
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
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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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VU53 DDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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