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S30 TPE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 TPE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 124,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 115,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

excessive corrosion to offside front floor to sill area, but not within a prescribed area

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,406 miles

O/S/F inner sill corroded/holed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 115,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F inner sill corroded/holed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,609 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and worn low on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted

Inner side sills corroded

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

O/S/R tyre valve perishing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 114,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing and worn low on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted

Inner side sills corroded

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

O/S/R tyre valve perishing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,252 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,897 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 83,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,955 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 78,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,293 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 52,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,102 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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S30 TPE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S30 TPE, 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 S30 TPE registered?

S30 TPE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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