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AD53 LUJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,610 mi
Last recorded150,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 150,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill to floor not welded adequately along full length (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill to floor not adequately welded along full length (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front area (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes heavly greased over and some obscured by underbody panels

Engine light on & restricted performance warning on

Front Brakes slightly imballenced

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Corroded all round. (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 150,090 miles

Advise headlamp lenses misting.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 146,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,147 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 191,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fitted under shields not allowing full inspection

rear suspension noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2013 191,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fitted under shields not allowing full inspection

rear suspension noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2012 140,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 140,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 May 2011 125,315 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 111,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 111,318 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,218 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 97,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 85,520 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,261 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 63,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (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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AD53 LUJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD53 LUJ, 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 AD53 LUJ registered?

AD53 LUJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is AD53 LUJ safe to buy?

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