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AJ53 DTY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,839 mi
Last recorded36,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DTY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 36,839 miles

Nearside wiper judders / poor

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 36,838 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside wiper judders / poor

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

parking brake fault message on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2021 36,766 miles

Front fog lamps inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,965 miles

Nearside Wiper poor

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts & rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear tie rod rubber boots poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,097 miles

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

o/s wiper poor

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,184 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,257 miles

Front brake disc's worn

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 18,257 miles

Front brake disc's worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,201 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,414 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †front discs slightly corrded †front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AJ53 DTY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ53 DTY, 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 AJ53 DTY registered?

AJ53 DTY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is AJ53 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 DTY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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