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AY03 RWU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,020 mi
Last recorded150,020 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RWU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 150,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 150,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 145,017 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 145,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 139,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 136,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,466 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 108,041 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic undershield running from front to rear of vehicle making inspection difficult.

Rear brake discs heavily corroded but not cracked.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,930 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 91,930 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 71,070 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chips in front screen o/s top

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2007 69,069 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2007 64,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 51,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY03 RWU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY03 RWU, 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 AY03 RWU registered?

AY03 RWU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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