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247 GXL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,453 mi
Last recorded109,453 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration247 GXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,593 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,450 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 100,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,838 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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247 GXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 247 GXL, 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 247 GXL registered?

247 GXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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