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VU53 EGZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 124,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,872 miles

Eml on

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 110,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Eml on

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,227 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 103,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 84,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,481 miles

front wiper blades beginning to smear windscreen slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,158 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,910 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 43,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,539 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 EGZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

VU53 EGZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 EGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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