MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake disc worn
wiper linkages worn
Slight movement at both rear shocker bushes.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 MTJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SH53 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?
SH53 MTJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is SH53 MTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH53 MTJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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