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VU53 ENJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,909 mi
Last recorded103,909 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ENJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

management light on

traction control light on

Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,907 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

management light on

traction control light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,573 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 103,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 78,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 71,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,418 miles

all four tyres worn to 2 mm

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 ENJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ENJ, 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 VU53 ENJ registered?

VU53 ENJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VU53 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 ENJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU53 ENJ have outstanding finance?

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