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AX03 UFE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,203 mi
Last recorded165,203 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UFE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 165,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 151,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 151,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,467 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 10 Jan 2013 126,241 miles

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

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

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 102,695 miles

advise both front brake cailpre corrowded but not leaking

advise both rear brake pips corrowded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,619 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 87,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,333 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,762 miles

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

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

service rust on brake pipes

Fail 19 Dec 2007 57,725 miles

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

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

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

service rust on brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,278 miles

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

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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AX03 UFE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX03 UFE, 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 AX03 UFE registered?

AX03 UFE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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