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AP53 GHN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GHN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,466 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to 1-6 2mm need changing soon

no warning lights on time of test

rear subframe corrosion starting

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,822 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,044 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,635 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,914 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,112 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 42,793 miles

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

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

Header tank coolant pipe leak.

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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AP53 GHN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP53 GHN, 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 AP53 GHN registered?

AP53 GHN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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