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SJ53 HFB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HFB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,052 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 81,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,525 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,591 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 70,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,956 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,644 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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SJ53 HFB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ53 HFB, 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 SJ53 HFB registered?

SJ53 HFB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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