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SJ03 OOZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,869 mi
Last recorded82,869 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OOZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,893 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 55,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,458 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,384 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 OOZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc 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 SJ03 OOZ, 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 SJ03 OOZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ03 OOZ 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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