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AJ53 VYO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VYO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BRAKE PIPE FEXI (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush PLAY IN DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BRAKE PIPE FEXI (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,992 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACKING CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACKING CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BRAKE PIPE FEXI (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush PLAY IN DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BRAKE PIPE FEXI (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,159 miles

N/s & o/s headlight lenses hazy but still provides image

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread & scrubbed inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,370 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 75,370 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,840 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,411 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs very rusty on inner edges.

suspect tracking out.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in tread o/s/f tyre.

front tyres wearing on inner edges. (tracking)

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,005 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,184 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,737 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,717 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 VYO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

AJ53 VYO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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