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SGZ 3324

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGZ 3324
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 135,443 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 135,310 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 130,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlamp lens deteriorating, image poor

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and Plastic covers fitted to the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some items.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,431 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 116,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,500 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 110,449 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 106,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,424 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,468 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm

covers fitted under car

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,468 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres down to 2mm

covers fitted under car

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,597 miles

brake discs corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,824 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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SGZ 3324 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SGZ 3324, 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 SGZ 3324 registered?

SGZ 3324 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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