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SK03 TFX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked not to cord

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sills fitted with covers at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 91,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 82,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,478 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 TFX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SK03 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

SK03 TFX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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