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AV53 NWU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,608 mi
Last recorded83,608 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NWU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 77,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 77,708 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 73,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 69,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated numerous boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 May 2023 69,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated numerous boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2022 64,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes and flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2022 64,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes and flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2021 61,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 56,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,422 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,704 miles

tred deepth n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyers 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 21 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010
Pass 16 Nov 2009
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,080 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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AV53 NWU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

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

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