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SA53 DME

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,065 mi
Last recorded67,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,065 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,996 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining detached from metal backplate. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped At fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in drivers footwell underside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped in fuel tank area. (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear slight dampness to union on brake line.

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,937 miles

Advise corrosion on rear subframe

Offside Front Advise headlight aim slightly low and adjuster not operating

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

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2016 51,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Advise corrosion on rear subframe

Offside Front Advise headlight aim slightly low and adjuster not operating

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 50,735 miles

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

advise front brake pad condition

Fail 29 May 2015 50,735 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,447 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 46,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,362 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 30 May 2011 38,786 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,986 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 DME is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DME, 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 DME registered?

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

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