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SK03 TFE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 TFE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sepping thur engine cover ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad waring light on dash (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 83,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides,ajuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced all 4 front lenes cloudy (1.7.5a)

Oil leak sepping thur engine cover ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad waring light on dash (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

engine light on dash

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,537 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,498 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,929 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,796 miles

both front tyres waring on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2008 30,795 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres waring on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,798 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses pipes slight corrosion

rear tyres low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,048 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES

Pass 25 May 2006 15,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,684 miles

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

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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SK03 TFE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK03 TFE, 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 SK03 TFE registered?

SK03 TFE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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