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AF03 SBX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,869 mi
Last recorded62,869 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SBX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,940 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light shows a fault

n/s dipped headlight set slightly low

n/s/f tyre worn thin inside edge

o/s/r brake holding slightly

Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light shows a fault

n/s dipped headlight set slightly low

n/s/f tyre worn thin inside edge

o/s/r brake holding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,442 miles

o/s/r brake holding slightly

slight oil leak at oil filter

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,768 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,199 miles

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

n/s headlight adjuster missing

wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,327 miles

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

wiper blades perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2006 2,453 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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AF03 SBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF03 SBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 SBX registered?

AF03 SBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AF03 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 SBX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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