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AK03 KLU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 134,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 133,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 133,437 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 132,403 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 131,549 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 131,549 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 131,093 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp aim on the limit adjuster broken

both rear parking brake cables chafed through outer casing

Pass 27 May 2015 128,123 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 128,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 124,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 116,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 85,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 64,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 64,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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AK03 KLU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK03 KLU, 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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AK03 KLU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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