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SD53 ULG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,382 mi
Last recorded83,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ULG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,382 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)

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

Unable to fully check both outer sills of car due to body kit on car.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,857 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,631 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,989 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,832 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,907 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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SD53 ULG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULG, 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

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What year was SD53 ULG registered?

SD53 ULG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SD53 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 ULG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD53 ULG have outstanding finance?

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