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VU53 FYX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,634 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 30,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,694 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,639 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 FYX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc 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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

VU53 FYX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is VU53 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 FYX 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 FYX have outstanding finance?

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