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SJ53 HGG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HGG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area at fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm center bush at lower shocker mounting bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer sill areas corroded

front chassis legs corroded

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2020 83,122 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 83,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metat pipe attached to flexible hose ie corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,208 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,732 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,801 miles

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2009 40,733 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,409 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 HGG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HGG, 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 SJ53 HGG registered?

SJ53 HGG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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