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NL53 HDZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 HDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,928 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,809 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,768 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 50,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,244 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,233 miles

engine cover fitted

plastic sill trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 45,411 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,420 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2012 44,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,734 miles

both front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,039 miles

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,447 miles

all flexy brake pipe ferrules corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,326 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,166 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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NL53 HDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NL53 HDZ, 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 NL53 HDZ registered?

NL53 HDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NL53 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 HDZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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