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XIL 3615

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,113 mi
Last recorded120,113 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 3615
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 120,113 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to both rear tyres have excessive amount of cords showing,possible damage to equipment (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Marker reflector damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 112,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Marker reflector damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension track control rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension track control rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/outer sill area of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion area of wheel arch

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/outer sill area of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm outer dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm outer dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm outer dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm outer dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,053 miles

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,523 miles

Covers under vehicle.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,635 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,544 miles

slight bind on all brakes.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind on all brakes.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,630 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 51,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on rear disc 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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XIL 3615 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XIL 3615, 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 XIL 3615 registered?

XIL 3615 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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