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AV53 NWT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,596 mi
Last recorded71,596 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NWT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 71,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion (body and components)

outer sill covers fitted making thorough inspection impossible, looking through the small holes in the sill covers it appears some repairs may have been carried out and the sills under sealed prior to the covers being re fitted

recent welding repairs to under body and inner sills, under sealed following repairs, found to be firm upon inspection

Fail 1 May 2021 71,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill full area needs further assessment to find all of the corrosion and repair all spots found (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill full area needs further assessment to find all of the corrosion and repair all spots found (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills appear corroded through small holes in plastic sill covers, as these covers are fitted i cannot deem the corrosion excessive or not, covers make inspection impossible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion (body and components)

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sills have recent repairs carried out, under sealed and plastic sill trims replaced making full inspection impossible

Fail 15 Jan 2020 68,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s front floor to sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sills corroded requires plastic trim removing for full exstent of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all front /rear ball joint rubbers perishing

advise underbody condition corrosion setting in

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,688 miles

nearside front wheel brakes binding slightly

offside rear wheel brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2017 66,688 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside front wheel brakes binding slightly

offside rear wheel brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,467 miles

Nearside front & nearside rear wheels brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2015 60,411 miles

Front & rear subframe surface corrossion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,645 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,152 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel brakes binding very slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted & scored

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 106,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 NWT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black 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 AV53 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

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

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