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VX53 HPY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,111 mi
Last recorded170,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HPY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 164,907 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,813 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 151,813 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,978 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,877 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 147,875 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,945 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 130,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,604 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,112 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 92,090 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,310 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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VX53 HPY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX53 HPY, 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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VX53 HPY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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