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SC53 SDC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,564 mi
Last recorded40,564 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 SDC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 40,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 40,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,145 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 38,769 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,396 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 38,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,080 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,111 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,101 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,513 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Wiper blade rubbers splitting.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,856 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,136 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,023 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SC53 SDC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SC53 SDC, 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 SC53 SDC registered?

SC53 SDC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SC53 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 SDC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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