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AV03 HBX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,930 mi
Last recorded85,930 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HBX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & nearside rear tyre wall cracking slightly

screen washers poor

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,188 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,636 miles

new rear discs & pads fitted,will require a period to bed in.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,989 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,565 miles

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

N/S washer jet not working

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,032 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 48,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,632 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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AV03 HBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV03 HBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 HBX registered?

AV03 HBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AV03 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 HBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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