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VX03 UHU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,870 mi
Last recorded116,870 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 UHU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 111,512 miles

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

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

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

slight lift to rear lower hub bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,512 miles

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

slight lift to rear lower hub bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear discs

slight lift to rear lower hub bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2012 110,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 15 Jan 2011 104,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,974 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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VX03 UHU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc 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 VX03 UHU, 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 VX03 UHU registered?

VX03 UHU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is VX03 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 UHU 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.

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