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SA53 DLO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,104 mi
Last recorded102,104 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DLO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,598 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 96,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) main (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,723 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,723 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 86,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,686 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 76,667 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,102 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 2 Jul 2009 59,286 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 59,286 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,191 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 DLO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DLO, 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

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What year was SA53 DLO registered?

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

Is SA53 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 DLO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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