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AD03 KLA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,625 mi
Last recorded175,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KLA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 175,625 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s rear bumper damaged

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 175,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s rear bumper damaged

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 163,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,276 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 157,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 138,091 miles

All tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Engine undertray damaged.

NSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

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

OSR inner sidelight not working.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 138,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine lower plastic undertray secured by plastic cable.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 138,063 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

All tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

NSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

OSR inner sidelight not working.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight oil residue at rear shock absorbers.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 117,408 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 10 Dec 2010 101,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 101,328 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,680 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,680 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 62,680 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 62,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 47,241 miles

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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AD03 KLA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AD03 KLA, 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 AD03 KLA registered?

AD03 KLA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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