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AO03 KTF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KTF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 89,125 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,263 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 77,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 69,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,641 miles

1 LED not working in the high level stop light

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,879 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,596 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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AO03 KTF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO03 KTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 KTF registered?

AO03 KTF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AO03 KTF safe to buy?

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