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SG53 VKK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,519 mi
Last recorded138,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VKK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,519 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 138,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR HOLED (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS HOLED (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR HOLED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 130,910 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2015 126,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 123,459 miles

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

Nearside inner sill holed

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)

Offside inner sill holed

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill holed

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)

Offside inner sill holed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 100,031 miles

slight movement can be felt at offside front wheel but cannot be detected at any joints or bushes should be monitored

Fail 9 May 2012 99,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp adjusters do not work

slight movement can be felt at offside front wheel but cannot be detected at any joints or bushes should be monitored

Pass 10 May 2011 84,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 60,552 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,959 miles

N/S/R SHOKER SWEAT

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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SG53 VKK 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 72.2%.

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 SG53 VKK, 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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SG53 VKK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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