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Jaguar S-Type

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,967 cc

S3 VJDMOT history

S3 VJD is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
117,644 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 VJD was last recorded at 117,644 miles on 29 May 2024, 2,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,401 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,243 miles
Average per year
3,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,644 miles
  • 2023 – 115,401 miles
  • 2019 – 114,375 miles
  • 2018 – 111,785 miles
  • 2017 – 108,148 miles
  • 2016 – 105,554 miles
  • 2015 – 103,696 miles
  • 2014 – 102,087 miles
  • 2009 – 70,192 miles
  • 2008 – 63,125 miles
  • 2007 – 59,432 miles
  • 2006 – 57,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,644 miles
  • DangerousHydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,644 miles3 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    254562117643
    • DangerousHydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,644 miles (+2,243)3 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    623801280466
    • DangerousHydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,401 miles (+1,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,401 miles
    Test number
    303960892266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,375 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,375 miles
    Test number
    222646890481
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,367 miles (+2,582)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    319116277801
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    130581143688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail111,785 miles (+3,637)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    433068312488
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    381277932747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail108,147 miles (+2,593)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,147 miles
    Test number
    596321307406
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass105,554 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    660825097490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass103,696 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    189018174188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,087 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    787356834399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,079 miles (+31,887)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    185702034301
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail70,192 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    250769259171
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass70,192 miles (+7,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    543699659198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,125 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,125 miles
    Test number
    384173788108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,432 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,432 miles
    Test number
    594777587119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    294290666468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VJD

Does S3 VJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VJD expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VJD?
The MOT on S3 VJD expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VJD done?
S3 VJD was recorded at 117,644 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 3,332 miles a year.
Has S3 VJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VJD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VJD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 VJD find?
S3 VJD failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 5 advisories: hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 14 more.

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