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SD53 WUJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,085 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety lever sticking (8.4.2)

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

headlamp flash intermittent fault

n/s/r lower shock bush play

oil present o/s/f tie bar?

subframes,sills,suspension,rear floor-corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,071 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam sticking on main beam (1.7.4a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety lever sticking (8.4.2)

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

headlamp flash intermittent fault

n/s/r lower shock bush play

oil present o/s/f tie bar?

subframes,sills,suspension,rear floor-corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,435 miles

Front pads getting low

Yellow brake warning lamp on

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

EML on

Front pads getting low

Yellow brake warning lamp on

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,020 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,414 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,441 miles

brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,305 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,021 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,303 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 WUJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

SD53 WUJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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