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LGW 845

2003 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,125 mi
Last recorded37,125 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar E-type37,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGW 845
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 37,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 37,119 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 36,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,513 miles

brake discs corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2022 36,513 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking pipe to carburettors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

brake discs corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 34,579 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

steering rack mounting bush's poor condition slight play

Pass 27 May 2016 32,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,905 miles

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,038 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,683 miles

indicator switch poor op

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 20,788 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,503 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 18,502 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,600 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 16,600 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 14,811 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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LGW 845 is a 2003 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 37,902 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 E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGW 845, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LGW 845 registered?

LGW 845 is a 2003 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LGW 845 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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