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VX53 HPZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of n\s floor\ end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,508 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 99,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,825 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,777 miles

Brake imbalance under light braking conditions.

Brake pipe corrosion present

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Engine body and under trays fitted.

N/S sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear sub frame showing corrosion

oil leak

under tray covering underside

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,044 miles

near side front cat rattling inside

Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front cat rattling inside

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,816 miles

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

o/s+n/s front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,998 miles

Rear service and parking brake pads worn near limit.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,665 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear service and parking brake pads worn near limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,340 miles

Front windows have a dark tint.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,059 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 HPZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 VX53 HPZ, 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 VX53 HPZ registered?

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

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