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SCZ 2179

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 2179
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,845 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,838 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 83,606 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both deteriorated headlamp lenses giving a poor but adequate dipped beam pattern

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,063 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,401 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,777 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 31,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,545 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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SCZ 2179 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,467cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SCZ 2179, 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 SCZ 2179 registered?

SCZ 2179 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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