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VX03 UHZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 UHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,290 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,704 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,903 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 62,902 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 59,080 miles

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 54,644 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,644 miles

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

front discs lipped

front pads low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs lipped

Pass 13 May 2010 49,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre is starting to scuff on the inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 43,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil on minimum level

Pass 8 May 2008 36,780 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,464 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 UHZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UHZ, 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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VX03 UHZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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