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X903 MBH

2000 Jaguar S-type

Orange Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

310,578 mi
Last recorded310,578 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 MBH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 310,578 miles

DSC light flashing

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to perish on inner tread

both rear exhaust pipes joining rear boxes clamps are broken

Fail 17 Nov 2017 310,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 45% (maximum 30%) (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

DSC light flashing

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish on inner tread

both rear exhaust pipes joining rear boxes clamps are broken

Pass 3 Feb 2016 190,466 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 190,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 176,449 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 176,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 153,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 153,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear near side off side tie bar rod outer joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 138,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 125,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 95,531 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 95,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 82,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 82,981 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 71,503 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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X903 MBH is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Orange with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 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 X903 MBH, 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 26 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 X903 MBH registered?

X903 MBH is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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