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AO53 OSC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,380 mi
Last recorded111,380 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OSC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 111,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 111,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect weld repairs as covered with plastic under shields and sill covers, visible repairs covered with underseal

Pass 1 May 2018 105,637 miles

Offside Front wiper linkage fouling bonnet

all brake discs poor condition

Fail 1 May 2018 105,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper linkage fouling bonnet

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 102,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 98,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 98,527 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,465 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,454 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog light lense damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 59,809 miles

two rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,945 miles

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

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

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

slight brake drag on o/s/f

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,331 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Right hand front tyre inner tread worn bald .

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,345 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,446 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 OSC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO53 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

AO53 OSC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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