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AY53 LSX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,956 mi
Last recorded61,956 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LSX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills showing signs or corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear subframes very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills showing signs or corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear subframes very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,401 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,853 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,472 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EGDES

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. RESULT 29% REJECTION IS 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,039 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 43,501 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,094 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,608 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 14,608 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 12,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,185 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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AY53 LSX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY53 LSX, 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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AY53 LSX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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