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AO53 CCE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CCE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,224 miles

Front headlamps are deteriorating and the beam images starting to be affected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Lower bearing joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint at hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both joint on the rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front headlamps are deteriorating and the beam images starting to be affected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,559 miles

all headlamps are deteriorating and has started to effect the beam image and light output.

eml light on.

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

'EML' warning light is illuminated.

All headlamps are deteriorating, and has started to effect the beam image and light ouput.

Front wiper blades are deteriorating.

Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 22 May 2014 70,801 miles

The eml is on

The exhaust is leaking on both rear joints

The rear brake pads are 2 3rds worn

Pass 22 May 2013 67,665 miles

ECU fault light is illuminated.

Fail 20 May 2013 67,648 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,193 miles

front no plate in poor condition /faded near limit.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate in poor condition /faded near limit.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,953 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,940 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn low on outer tread shoulder, and worn smooth in places on inner tread shoulder.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,841 miles

front brake pads very low.

off side front tyre very low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,333 miles

Both rear tyres are very near the legal tread depth limit. ( 225/55 ZR 16 95W )

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,853 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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AO53 CCE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO53 CCE, 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 AO53 CCE registered?

AO53 CCE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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