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SD03 KUK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,298 mi
Last recorded96,298 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KUK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,298 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front plastic sill cover loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 81,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ns sill corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ns sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 80,792 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear lower arm ball joints noise

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake fluid low

off side head light beam pattern poor

Pass 28 Oct 2017 71,686 miles

both front inner and outer sill lower edges showing corrosion access restricted due to full under trays fitted

both front wheel rims slight damage

front brake pipes at abs pump clipped to minimum standard

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,916 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,597 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiperblade torn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded and worn

nearside front wiperblade torn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,666 miles

nearside windscreen wiper rubber torn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,675 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 27,675 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 23 Mar 2006 20,583 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 KUK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD03 KUK, 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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SD03 KUK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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