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SD53 ZMV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,872 mi
Last recorded108,872 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZMV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2017 108,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded syle has hole in it (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength hole in floor (off side rear seat mounting point ) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded syle has hole in it (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front hole in syle ( at jacking point)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge no tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front hole in syle (at jacking point)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,761 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 85,377 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,572 miles

All tyres have small cracks in the tread

Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 82,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 82,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,038 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 ZMV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD53 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

Is SD53 ZMV safe to buy?

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