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AV53 NWR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,213 mi
Last recorded198,213 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NWR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 198,213 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 187,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 181,268 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 181,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 13 Dec 2011 166,224 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 166,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,901 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 142,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 116,621 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 187,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,564 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inside. †

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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AV53 NWR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV53 NWR, 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 AV53 NWR registered?

AV53 NWR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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