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SD03 UPP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,079 mi
Last recorded106,079 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 106,079 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing letter incomplete (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced almost entire inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body corroded at various places

Both rear ABS pick-up rings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly damaged ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,486 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Full length sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door slam/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dustcovers at both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dustcovers at both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan/inner sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Full length sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door slam/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,010 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,008 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired front section on sill not attached (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,727 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Two (2) front to rear brake pies at front (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers restricts vision

Oil leak

Undertrays restricts vision

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Two (2) front to rear brake pies at front (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers restricts vision

Oil leak

Undertrays restricts vision

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,398 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,095 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,480 miles

Front reg plate contaminated

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

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

Rear reg plate contaminated

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,801 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 UPP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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