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AF03 SCV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,988 mi
Last recorded143,988 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SCV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 143,988 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 143,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently No release lever (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 143,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 135,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,568 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,402 miles

front and rear number plates incorrectly spaced

new ones were fitted prior too commencement of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 70,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 69,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,996 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 27 Jul 2007 52,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,190 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 SCV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SCV, 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 AF03 SCV registered?

AF03 SCV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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