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AO53 HXU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HXU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 126,601 miles

Battery light display indicating a fault

Engine management display indicating a fault

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,026 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 69,808 miles

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Oct 2011 69,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,731 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,900 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 HXU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AO53 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

AO53 HXU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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