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AK03 KNG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,612 mi
Last recorded131,612 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KNG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,612 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 131,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,045 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 128,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 125,187 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking rear pipe, o/s/f behind under tray (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,697 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 122,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2016 120,919 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,898 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,254 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,093 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2012 105,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,096 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,994 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm †unable to see inner pads

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,001 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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AK03 KNG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK03 KNG, 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 KNG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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