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AJ53 EEP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,804 mi
Last recorded131,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 131,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s rear tyre on legal limit.

slight rust corrosion on inner n/s and o/s sills front to rear.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 123,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 109,643 miles

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre slightly mishaped on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,288 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 92,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,117 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,877 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,748 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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AJ53 EEP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ53 EEP, 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 EEP registered?

AJ53 EEP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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