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SJ03 YZD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,098 mi
Last recorded107,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YZD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,098 miles

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 103,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2013 103,758 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2012 100,667 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 100,664 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 May 2011 97,302 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 97,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 91,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,967 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,258 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,253 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 42,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,635 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 YZD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 YZD registered?

SJ03 YZD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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