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SV03 SNJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 SNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2016 90,997 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Both fronts, advise remove brakes and check again. (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at clip in engine compartment, may clean. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 300mm of arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Same area affecting suspension also affects belt mount. (5.2.6)

Both sills have corroded through at jacking points.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside unable to fully test sills due to trims,

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both rear track rods, nearside is worst. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,634 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,569 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,778 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,708 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blades torn at edges

Fail 6 Feb 2007 40,451 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blades torn at edges

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,268 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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SV03 SNJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV03 SNJ, 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 SV03 SNJ registered?

SV03 SNJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SV03 SNJ safe to buy?

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