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RA53 CVN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,965 mi
Last recorded119,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 CVN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,965 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 119,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,998 miles

two front tyres

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,240 miles

nail in o/s/f/ tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake pads need to be tested with wheels off

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,240 miles

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

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

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

brake pads need to be tested with wheels off

nail in o/s/f/ tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,366 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,366 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,697 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 67,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,353 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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RA53 CVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA53 CVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA53 CVN?

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What year was RA53 CVN registered?

RA53 CVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RA53 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 CVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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