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SY53 UTM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,413 mi
Last recorded109,413 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UTM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,321 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush shock absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 100,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,561 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition (change soon)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,587 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,277 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 17,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,119 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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SY53 UTM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

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

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The MOT history for SY53 UTM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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