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S23 KPH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,379 mi
Last recorded165,379 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 KPH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 165,379 miles

Oil leak ()

headlights have a poor image

Pass 30 Oct 2015 155,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 155,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2013 155,201 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe 2.engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 149,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2012 149,661 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 145,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 129,161 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in O/S/R and N/S/R lower arm bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,316 miles

brake discs worn,nsf tyre worn,underbody trims fitted...

Fail 30 Dec 2009 97,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake discs worn,nsf tyre worn,underbody trims fitted...

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,160 miles

under body fitted with plastic trims/

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 35,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,834 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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S23 KPH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S23 KPH, 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 S23 KPH registered?

S23 KPH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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