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VX53 ZFN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,037 mi
Last recorded61,037 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZFN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,037 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both age cracked (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust system corroded

sills corroded and covered

Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,456 miles

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

both no.plates poor

exhaust corroded

headlights faded

outer sills and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,455 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has some deepcuts

both no.plates poor

exhaust corroded

headlights faded

outer sills and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,021 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,724 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

body sill covers fitted

engine bay covers fitted

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,006 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around os of steering rack

exhuast corroded

front no.plate cracked

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,304 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around pas rack

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,304 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres age cracking/low/worn on edges

dampness around pas rack

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,190 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 36,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,431 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 20,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,032 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 ZFN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

VX53 ZFN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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