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AO53 TFK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,351 mi
Last recorded61,351 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TFK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 61,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres close to limits and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,156 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,990 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded and holed

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,184 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 49,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,222 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,149 miles

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

Both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,928 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,133 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,651 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,635 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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,450 miles

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

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 TFK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

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

Is AO53 TFK safe to buy?

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