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SA53 DLN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,762 mi
Last recorded85,762 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DLN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,199 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 68,199 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,643 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 63,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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 22 Aug 2011 59,517 miles

dsc light illuminated on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,038 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,505 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,508 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 DLN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DLN, 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 SA53 DLN?

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What year was SA53 DLN registered?

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

Is SA53 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 DLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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