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826 FOX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration826 FOX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,468 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 84,382 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,307 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, nail in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,566 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,015 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

all rear track control rod ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,017 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,011 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,802 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,620 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,690 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,674 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,949 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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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826 FOX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 826 FOX, 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 826 FOX registered?

826 FOX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is 826 FOX safe to buy?

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