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WU03 VNY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VNY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,714 miles

Covers fitted under side.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge non repairable. ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 114,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Covers fitted under side.

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge non repairable. ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,245 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,265 miles

Both outer mirrors discoloured.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Radiator has slight leak. And damaged.

Spare flat.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,265 miles

Both outer mirrors discoloured.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe union leaking. Retightened. (3.6.A.1)

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

Radiator has slight leak. And damaged.

Spare flat.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,866 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out leaking pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 91,961 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,177 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,177 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,872 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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 26 Feb 2007 35,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,465 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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WU03 VNY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU03 VNY, 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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WU03 VNY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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