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AJ53 NDK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,256 mi
Last recorded167,256 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NDK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 167,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 167,251 miles

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 165,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 162,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 160,740 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Offside REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,674 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME OCOMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Offside REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Oil leak ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 14 Jul 2016 155,674 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME OCOMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Offside REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Oil leak ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Jul 2015 143,082 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,244 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 81,773 miles

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner & outer edges

Rear tyres worn/wearing 2-3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 41,232 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 NDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

AJ53 NDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is AJ53 NDK safe to buy?

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