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AV53 VXN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VXN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 88,310 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,327 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,225 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 76,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,164 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,058 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 63,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perrished

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,851 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,698 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 49,698 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2012 44,184 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,902 miles

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

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

o/s n/s outer sills prescribed areas not checked due to covers fitted

underneath of vechile not checked fully due covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,014 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,125 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 27,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front brake bind slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2007 22,418 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes bind slightly

nearside front brake hose ferrule rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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AV53 VXN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV53 VXN, 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 AV53 VXN registered?

AV53 VXN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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