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SD03 VDC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VDC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,571 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2008 59,830 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,615 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 VDC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD03 VDC, 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

How do I check the history of SD03 VDC?

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What year was SD03 VDC registered?

SD03 VDC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SD03 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 VDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD03 VDC have outstanding finance?

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