MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (2.4.A.3)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
managment light on
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SY53 DTZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2003.
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