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AX53 KZG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KZG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 May 2025 105,809 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 104,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f fog light glass damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

some damage n/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,851 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 91,851 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,532 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,270 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,152 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,152 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,839 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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AX53 KZG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AX53 KZG, 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 AX53 KZG registered?

AX53 KZG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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