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AC53 HMC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,656 mi
Last recorded119,656 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 HMC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 119,656 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 115,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Front head light beam image poor

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

Offside Front head light aim beam pattern poor

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rotation wrong way (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rotation wrong way (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front head light beam image poor

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

Offside Front head light aim beam pattern poor

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,373 miles

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION LOWER HUB BUSH WORN.

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION HUB LOWER BUSH WORN.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,274 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner/outer tread areas.

Slight perishing on both front and both rear tyre walls

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,028 miles

Nearside rear suspention antiroll bar inner D bush worn.

Offside and nearside rear suspention antiroll bar link joints worn.

Offside rear suspention lower hub bush worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,932 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 8 Aug 2012 80,914 miles

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

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

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 23 Aug 2011 77,828 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,150 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (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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AC53 HMC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC53 HMC, 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 AC53 HMC registered?

AC53 HMC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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