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AP03 HYN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,848 mi
Last recorded137,848 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HYN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 137,848 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Fail 9 Feb 2017 137,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,079 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 126,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 119,789 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 108,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 93,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 93,997 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,958 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,350 miles

o/s rear suspension bush worn slightly

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,634 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 HYN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYN, 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 HYN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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