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SA03 DHB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,273 mi
Last recorded160,273 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DHB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2013 160,273 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2013 160,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 122,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,111 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,543 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 69,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,760 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,885 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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SA03 DHB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA03 DHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA03 DHB?

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What year was SA03 DHB registered?

SA03 DHB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is SA03 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 DHB shows 12 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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