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C9 RGC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 RGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 63,418 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 63,414 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion on sill below driver seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Rose Joint Covers Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 62,614 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 62,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 61,463 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 61,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 60,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 59,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 57,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 56,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,438 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt horizontal bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt horizontal bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 46,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner faces getting worn

front inner brake pads getting worn

n/s/f tyre getting worn inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 May 2013 44,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 41,513 miles

n/s/r exhaust clamp cracked

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 6 May 2011 36,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,264 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 15,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,475 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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C9 RGC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 C9 RGC, 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 C9 RGC registered?

C9 RGC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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