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AJ03 CHV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CHV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 156,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 151,850 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 151,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 148,193 miles

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

Slight damage to offside rear bodywork.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 146,809 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 141,291 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 137,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 137,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 120,690 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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AJ03 CHV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ03 CHV, 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 AJ03 CHV registered?

AJ03 CHV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is AJ03 CHV safe to buy?

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