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S40 DNO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,358 mi
Last recorded178,358 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DNO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 178,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 166,569 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 151,298 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 136,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,553 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 120,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,353 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly lipped

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyreis wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Aug 2009 75,353 miles

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs are slightly lipped

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyreis wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,585 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,596 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,900 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)

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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S40 DNO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc 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 S40 DNO, 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 S40 DNO registered?

S40 DNO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is S40 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 DNO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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