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AO03 RNA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,681 mi
Last recorded56,681 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,681 miles

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

abs system has an intermittent non-specific fault

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre has run-flat damage and tread is splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2013 53,130 miles

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

abs lamp intermittent fault

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,777 miles

intermittant abs light fault

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,972 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,581 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 38,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,942 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 RNA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNA, 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 AO03 RNA registered?

AO03 RNA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 RNA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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