MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area yellow chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner / outer sill yellow chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front sill corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front slight corrosion on sill
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 yellow chalked [tie rod] (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 yellow chalked [tie rod] (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adjustable arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adjustable arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area yellow chalked
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area yellow chalked
Rear offside and nearside rear tie rod bushes perished
general corrosion
N/S/R + O/S/R Tie rod bush deteriorated
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
N/S/R + O/S/R Tie rod bush deteriorated
Offside inner sill corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion on rear suspension but okay for the time of mot
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
some light underbody corrosion
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some light underbody corrosion
No tow ball fitted at time of test
Rear brake discs, slight corroding/pitting
Underside of vehicle corroding
Offside & nearside front tyres, wearing on edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion and rear coil springs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion and rear coil springs
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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AO03 KTJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 KTJ, 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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AO03 KTJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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