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SJ53 HMF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HMF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear suspension arm rubber gaiters split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,097 miles

front tyre treads getting low

rear suspension arm gaiters split both sides

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 85,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 81,923 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 78,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 74,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,178 miles

advise play/wear at nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2013 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise play/wear at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2012 65,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside differential oil seal has slight leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 65,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside differential oil seal has slight leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 59,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2009 51,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,942 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 HMF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ53 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

SJ53 HMF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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