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S5 FPT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,413 mi
Last recorded149,413 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FPT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 149,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from steering rack

Fail 12 May 2018 149,413 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Has no affect on the N/S wheel (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Rubber insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Brake bind (3.5.1k)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML (Engine Management Light) is on

Front Brake bind

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

Front Discs scored

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 142,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2017 142,544 miles

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

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 134,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 123,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 113,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,998 miles

Oil leak

engine management warning reduced power displayed

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,174 miles

both front tyres on minimum

Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,170 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 80,230 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 70,271 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,401 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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S5 FPT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 S5 FPT, 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 S5 FPT registered?

S5 FPT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is S5 FPT safe to buy?

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