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T7 DAU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,289 mi
Last recorded139,289 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 DAU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 128,676 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing incorectly fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,676 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing incorectly fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2013 123,594 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,594 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,055 miles

Both front lower fore-most suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper linkage worn and contacting bonnet on sweep

Fail 31 Jul 2012 121,038 miles

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

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

Both front lower fore-most suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper linkage worn and contacting bonnet on sweep

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,539 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 113,539 miles

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

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

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

reccomend tracking check due to tyre condition

Fail 14 Jul 2010 106,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn.

front tyres wearing unevenly.

os/f and ns/r wheel damage.

os/wiper blade touching underside of bonnet.

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,947 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

front tyres wearing unevenly.

os/f and ns/r wheel damage.

os/wiper blade touching underside of bonnet.

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,183 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 82,792 miles

play in offside rear anti-roll bar link joint [borderline pass/fail]

slight play offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,018 miles

both front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

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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T7 DAU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T7 DAU, 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 T7 DAU registered?

T7 DAU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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