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CC53 RUG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 RUG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends sliight play ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 103,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends sliight play ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear offside brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,154 miles

Engine Management light is on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside rear (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,068 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,068 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper (6.1.C.1)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,745 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 68,785 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 68,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,308 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 61,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,468 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both front wiper blades split.

Nearside front has outside tyre wall damage.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear inner brake discs slightly pitted.

Secondary bonnet release catch sticks in open position.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,808 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 49,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil low

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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CC53 RUG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CC53 RUG, 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 CC53 RUG registered?

CC53 RUG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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