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SD03 CDZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,825 mi
Last recorded46,825 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 CDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,825 miles

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

rear wheel bearings noisy

underneath rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,815 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

underneath rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,006 miles

rear hand brake cables fouling a.r.b. droplinks..cabletied

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,357 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,051 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 25,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,571 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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SD03 CDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD03 CDZ, 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 SD03 CDZ registered?

SD03 CDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SD03 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 CDZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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