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AV03 HBY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,952 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps lenses are damaged

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,468 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

front number plate is damaged

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

sill covers fitted

the grill is being held in with tape

Fail 26 Oct 2012 123,467 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

front number plate is damaged

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

sill covers fitted

the grill is being held in with tape

Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,209 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges of both faces

Front no. plate starting to separate slightly at top

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,850 miles

Front number plate starting to separate slightly at top

Offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,826 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,920 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 HBY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HBY, 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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AV03 HBY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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