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WU03 VNZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,351 mi
Last recorded128,351 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VNZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 128,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,633 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 122,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 105,665 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 100,141 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear number plate slightly detoriated

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2014 95,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 95,383 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 27 Apr 2013 89,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 84,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 79,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 74,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 74,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 62,591 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 54,628 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 54,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,140 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 VNZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNZ, 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 WU03 VNZ registered?

WU03 VNZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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