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SC03 SYR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 SYR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,174 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 129,174 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,290 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 121,290 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 102,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,050 miles

air bag light on

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

general under body corrosion

o/s front door check strap loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,497 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,035 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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SC03 SYR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC03 SYR, 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 SC03 SYR?

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What year was SC03 SYR registered?

SC03 SYR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is SC03 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 SYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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