MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
engine management warning reduced power displayed
both front tyres on minimum
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
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)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S5 FPT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 May 2003.
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