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SY53 DTZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,112 mi
Last recorded126,112 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,112 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner and outer sills on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both side lower side covers on

engine cover on

under tray on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 120,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both side lower side covers on

engine cover on

under tray on

Fail 8 Dec 2016 119,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear general under body crrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2016 119,922 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (1.2.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,211 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front most mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front most mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

managment light on

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

managment light on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,550 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,530 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 76,522 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

advise both front brake discs corroded and pitted

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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SY53 DTZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SY53 DTZ, 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 SY53 DTZ registered?

SY53 DTZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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