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AJZ 171

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 171
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 80,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,131 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective JAMMED (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,282 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 74,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 68,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LINK ARM RUBBER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,996 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,801 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,302 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,265 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,068 miles

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

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

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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AJZ 171 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AJZ 171, 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 AJZ 171 registered?

AJZ 171 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AJZ 171 safe to buy?

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