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VX53 YXU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YXU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,395 miles

Both number plates are in poor condition.

Front brake pads are getting low.

Poor performance from both front shock absorbers.

Rear brake pads are on wear limit of 1.5mm

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,912 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 52,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres very low on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,191 miles

front tyres worn on inside tread edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,501 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,867 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 31,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,190 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,955 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,448 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 YXU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

VX53 YXU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 YXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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