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VX53 OPJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,388 mi
Last recorded25,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 37,312 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight scratch to windscreen .

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,955 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 33,953 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,607 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 OPJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPJ, 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 VX53 OPJ registered?

VX53 OPJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is VX53 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 OPJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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