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SF53 PBV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting to lower shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body panel corroded under paint

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill and floor covers fitted , unable to fully access extent of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,224 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 109,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm(marked) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arms(marked) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,296 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,556 miles

Drivers side wing mirror is damaged.

Noise from OSF brake caliper when foot brake is applied but, brake is functioning correctly.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,556 miles

Drivers side wing mirror is damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Noise from OSF brake caliper when foot brake is applied but, brake is functioning correctly.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,918 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,981 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,413 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007
Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,790 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SF53 PBV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF53 PBV, 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 SF53 PBV registered?

SF53 PBV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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