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SJ03 NLX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,876 mi
Last recorded115,876 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 NLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 115,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

under body is corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and some front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and some front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 112,238 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 112,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers under body covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers under body covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,647 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check sills and under body due covers and skirts

Fail 19 Mar 2016 108,647 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid clear jet (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check sills and under body due covers and skirts

Fail 28 Feb 2015 108,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,239 miles

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

front and rear flexi brake hose metal pipes slightly corroded

headlight aim on maximum height

Fail 26 Feb 2013 106,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear flexi brake hose metal pipes slightly corroded

headlight aim on maximum height

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 105,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,388 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect outer sills due yo sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 25 Feb 2009 96,496 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,949 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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SJ03 NLX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SJ03 NLX, 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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SJ03 NLX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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