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SL53 UZW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,605 mi
Last recorded143,605 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UZW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 143,605 miles

sill covers fitted offside and nearside , inner sills have been welded

Pass 23 May 2016 140,548 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 140,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 132,549 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,692 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 74,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,019 miles

Advise:Front brake flex hoses corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,400 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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SL53 UZW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZW, 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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SL53 UZW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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