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SD53 ZPL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,600 mi
Last recorded117,600 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZPL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, outer bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,650 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

slight play on offside rear suspension bush

Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,670 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

slight play on offside rear suspension bush

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,713 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,741 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,165 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 ZPL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

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

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