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VX53 ZKW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,947 mi
Last recorded100,947 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZKW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,947 miles

Rear Whole rear sub frame and components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Whole rear sub frame and components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 May 2017 98,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexible hose metal part extention rusted / rusting ok to min std (3.6.B.4d)

Front both front head lamp defusers scuffed a little and scuffing / accepted ok to min std

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe starting to show surface rust (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear chassis members rusted/rusting withing rear cross member area , ok at present to min std (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear outrigger areas behind fuel tank rusted / rusting , at at present (6.1.B.2)

front/rear all main suspension load bearing mountings showing rubber weakness / ok at present

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,659 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

door sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 92,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

door sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,495 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,495 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 30,693 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 ZKW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

VX53 ZKW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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