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AO03 RZZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,556 mi
Last recorded101,556 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RZZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 101,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 161,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,276 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front tyre sidewalls perished

General corrosion

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Undertrays/outer sill trims fitted

Welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill under trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front tyre sidewalls perished

General corrosion

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Undertrays/outer sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2020 98,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,294 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Undertrays/outer sill trims fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,511 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Rear discs starting to corrode

Undertrays/outer sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,448 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Rear discs starting to corrode

Undertrays/outer sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,692 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Front brake discs wearing

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Rear brake discs corroded

Undertrays fitted/outer sill trims fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,512 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,512 miles

both front tyre inner edges getting low on tread .

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,662 miles

sat. nav. bracket fitted to centre of dash in drivers view of the road.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both wiper rubbers split at ends.

sat. nav. bracket fitted to centre of dash in drivers view of the road.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,153 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,124 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,124 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,252 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 RZZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO03 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

Is AO03 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 RZZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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