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SD53 EEW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,041 mi
Last recorded101,041 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 EEW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,041 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inside surface

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edge

play detected at both rear lower hub bushes

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped section (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped section of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped section (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inside surface

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edge

play detected at both rear lower hub bushes

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 99,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,705 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,134 miles

slight brake bind at offside front

Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,134 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,223 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,223 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,391 miles

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,000 miles

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,823 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 24 Sep 2008 63,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,046 miles

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

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

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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SD53 EEW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD53 EEW, 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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What year was SD53 EEW registered?

SD53 EEW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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