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AIG 4157

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 4157
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 138,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring pan on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring vehicle structure

Fail 4 Mar 2020 138,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sill fully due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear outer rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Both Front Shock spring pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 129,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system On Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring pan on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear outer rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Both Front Shock spring pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 122,266 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside SILL UNABLE TO CHECK FOR COVER

Offside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside SILL UNABLE TO CHECK FOR COVER

Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,997 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 121,997 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 117,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,277 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 104,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 86,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,076 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AIG 4157 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AIG 4157, 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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AIG 4157 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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