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VX53 OPY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OPY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 48,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,432 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,778 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 OPY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

VX53 OPY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is VX53 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 OPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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