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SA53 AHJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 AHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various covers fitted.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under side under coated making close inspection difficult.

Fail 25 May 2018 93,790 miles

Nearside Body insecure rear bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Body insecure side skirt (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body insecure side skirt (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension bushes slightly perished

all rear suspension bushes slightly perished

various covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,914 miles

plastic sills and under carriage preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,837 miles

plastic covers preventing full inspection on underside and sills

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,836 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

plastic covers preventing full inspection on underside and sills

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,790 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2014 69,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,053 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,270 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 20 Jul 2010 51,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,448 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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SA53 AHJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SA53 AHJ, 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 SA53 AHJ registered?

SA53 AHJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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