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AP53 RXL

2004 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,310 mi
Last recorded122,310 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar S-type73,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 RXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 122,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 122,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,280 miles

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,922 miles

under tray fitted from front to rear under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 77,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,059 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,784 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,801 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 46,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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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AP53 RXL is a 2004 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

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

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