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AP53 RXC

2004 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,726 mi
Last recorded122,726 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 RXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight mist around brake master cylinder please have checked

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,782 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has an oil leak

near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

off side inner steering arm has slight play

off side rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2012 107,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine check light on

engine has an air leak from breather

engine has an oil leak

near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

off side inner steering arm has slight play

off side rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,966 miles

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

rear discs rusty

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,966 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs rusty

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,915 miles

Both front tyres on 2.5mm limit 1.6mm

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Both front tyres on 2.5mm limit 1.6mm

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,491 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,346 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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AP53 RXC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 73,418 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 AP53 RXC, 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 22 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 AP53 RXC registered?

AP53 RXC is a 2004 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is AP53 RXC safe to buy?

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