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SA53 DJZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,532 mi
Last recorded166,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 166,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 166,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 160,366 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 160,299 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside

Pass 2 May 2017 154,406 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 154,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

slight bind of front brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2016 183,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

bad engine oil leak

rear brakes have slight restricted movement

Fail 1 Apr 2016 153,231 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

bad engine oil leak

rear brakes have slight restricted movement

Pass 1 Apr 2015 147,727 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pipe very corroded.

play in n/s/r tiebar.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,109 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,424 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 121,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 103,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,107 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,107 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SA53 DJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SA53 DJZ, 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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SA53 DJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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