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SY53 USW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,360 mi
Last recorded86,360 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 USW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 86,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 76,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,928 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,924 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust deteriorated

unabl to fully inspect sill condition due to plastic skirts

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,590 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,590 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 54,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,995 miles

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

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

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

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,591 miles

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

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

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 USW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY53 USW, 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 USW registered?

SY53 USW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SY53 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 USW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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