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TC53 KLC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC53 KLC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,359 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 101,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,365 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 118,504 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 118,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,144 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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TC53 KLC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TC53 KLC, 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 TC53 KLC registered?

TC53 KLC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is TC53 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC53 KLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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