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TPK 4T

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 4T
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 82,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,499 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 73,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray, side skirts both sides fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,381 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by the fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake caliper pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 72,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear lower rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,488 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear lower rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,463 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,868 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 60,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,516 miles

2x brake pipes slightly corodded

back rear pads worn

front coil springs slightly corodded

front discs worn

front pads worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,751 miles

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

front discs slight wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,453 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,444 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,200 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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TPK 4T is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TPK 4T, 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 TPK 4T registered?

TPK 4T is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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