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SA53 DKU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,232 mi
Last recorded89,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,232 miles

handbrake effort 17%

Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake effort 17%

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,834 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,814 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,908 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 75,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 90,929 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,371 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,371 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,520 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,048 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 DKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA53 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

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

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