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3 KL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,394 mi
Last recorded68,394 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in some brake pipes but unable to check properly due to covers

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [225/55/16w]

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in some brake pipes but unable to check properly due to covers

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [225/55/16w]

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,144 miles

o/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre damaged but not to inner cords + 2 nails in tread [ 1 close to edge][]225/55/16w]

slight judder on o/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber lower bush

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,496 miles

brake warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge [225/55/16w]

slight judder on o/s/f brake

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge [225/55/16w]

slight judder on o/s/f brake

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,155 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes started to perish

unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers

Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,229 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 34,069 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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3 KL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 3 KL, 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 3 KL registered?

3 KL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is 3 KL safe to buy?

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