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SL53 UZV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,475 mi
Last recorded62,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UZV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underneath corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 62,368 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 62,329 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake fault / brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe - offside at exhaust(chalk marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Slight play from shock absorber lower bush

Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak / Oil level at minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 55,546 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 55,546 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 54,287 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,450 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,520 miles

tyres getting low

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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SL53 UZV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL53 UZV, 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 SL53 UZV registered?

SL53 UZV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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