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AF53 URK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,603 mi
Last recorded76,603 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 URK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,129 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,026 miles

rear tyres deteriorated and out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,426 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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AF53 URK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF53 URK, 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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AF53 URK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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