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AJ53 NDE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,567 mi
Last recorded105,567 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NDE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,848 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center seat belt missing

front fog lamps inop

Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,753 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

center seat belt missing

front fog lamps inop

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,185 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing in rear windscreen (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tow adjuster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also has a product on lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tow adjuster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog lamp (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

center rear seat belt missing

under trays restrict inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,350 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear rake discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,950 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,930 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, badly but not seriously weakened

offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,689 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,689 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,624 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 52,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,796 miles

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

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 NDE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

AJ53 NDE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is AJ53 NDE safe to buy?

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