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AP03 EEB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EEB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake disks corroded

Rear brake pads low

Fail 2 May 2017 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake disks corroded

Rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Feb 2017 88,718 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

rear track control arm pin/bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,321 miles

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge

rear suspension arm joints covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r track control arm dust covers split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r track control arm dust cover split

rear brake hoses pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 83,251 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge

rear suspension arms, dust covers split

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre down to 1.7mm of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre down to 1.7mm of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,835 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,573 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,573 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 36,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,088 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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AP03 EEB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP03 EEB, 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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AP03 EEB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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