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AO53 CCU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,628 mi
Last recorded134,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,763 miles

rear discs corroded on inside edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,763 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear discs corroded on inside edges

Fail 11 Jan 2017 119,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,628 miles

Both wiper rubbers split

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,466 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

creak from osr suspension when bounced.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

creak from osr suspension when bounced.

engine fault warning on .

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,956 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,058 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper rubbers are split

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,211 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,486 miles

Front & rear number plate condition deteriorating .

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,657 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 CCU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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