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S33 JST

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,977 mi
Last recorded87,977 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 JST
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,977 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 85,628 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,007 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 89,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear {brake pipes} (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear {brake pipes} (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,263 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack to column joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,445 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,211 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F Wiper split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,232 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,232 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 32,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake pads low

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,180 miles

both front brake pads low

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,588 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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S33 JST is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S33 JST, 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 S33 JST registered?

S33 JST is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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