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SD03 ZNS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ZNS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired sensor loose (3.4.4)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

wipers worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 99,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,452 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 90,131 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 88,343 miles

handbrake cables outer casing broken

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 May 2009 85,925 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar rubbing on handbrake cables

Pass 7 May 2008 76,080 miles

front brake discs worn....

play in o/s/r suspension lower wish bone inner bush

Fail 7 May 2008 76,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn....

play in o/s/r suspension lower wish bone inner bush

Pass 9 May 2007 53,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,073 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 ZNS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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