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SY03 GKC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 GKC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 43,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,890 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 36,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,537 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 21,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,601 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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SY03 GKC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY03 GKC, 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 SY03 GKC registered?

SY03 GKC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 April 2003.

Is SY03 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 GKC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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