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SJ03 RUZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 RUZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,642 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,167 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,752 miles

Brake discs corroded.

light corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,166 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Wipers starting to smear screen.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,770 miles

all brake pipes covered

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,584 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 RUZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RUZ, 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 RUZ registered?

SJ03 RUZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 RUZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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