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VX03 UJR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,295 mi
Last recorded154,295 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 UJR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 154,295 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 139,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,575 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 118,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 105,778 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,021 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 96,019 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,028 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,022 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,090 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 59,090 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,520 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 UJR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UJR, 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 VX03 UJR registered?

VX03 UJR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 UJR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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