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SA03 ZKM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,095 mi
Last recorded138,095 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZKM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,095 miles

All brake discs corroded , car has been off road !

Engine covers and under trays fitted

MIL Lamp on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 129,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 119,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 119,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 110,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 110,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 100,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 80,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 80,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 67,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 40,069 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 ZKM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZKM, 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 SA03 ZKM registered?

SA03 ZKM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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