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AC03 HLX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 116,388 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 110,883 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 110,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,578 miles

front wiperblades split on ends

oil leak

rearr brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 93,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,619 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,619 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

near side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and 2.0mm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,614 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,840 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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,742 miles

Front brake pads worn very close to legal limit.

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

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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AC03 HLX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AC03 HLX, 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 AC03 HLX registered?

AC03 HLX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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