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RE53 APZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 APZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,363 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both track control arms inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,762 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,762 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R brake pads getting low

Oil leak eng/gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2019 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,626 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front both rear track rod bar rubber gaiters deteriorated.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have corrosion to the casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,120 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar link arms have slight play

both rear track rod bar bubber bushes perished

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,110 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing for full imspection

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,081 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 36,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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RE53 APZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE53 APZ, 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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RE53 APZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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