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VX53 WWT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WWT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,878 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 106,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,345 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 100,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 89,695 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,448 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,725 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,169 miles

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

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 WWT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WWT, 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 WWT registered?

VX53 WWT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 WWT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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