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SH53 MRX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,661 mi
Last recorded136,661 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 MRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 136,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 116,011 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,601 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 104,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,030 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,677 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,218 miles

Parking brake warning light remains on after handbrake has been released,advise further investigation.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,941 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 38,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2006 32,798 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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SH53 MRX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH53 MRX, 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 SH53 MRX registered?

SH53 MRX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is SH53 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 MRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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