CarVerify

Free Car Check

RA53 JKK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 JKK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,245 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 123,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,171 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 183,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,801 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 96,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,367 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,642 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,702 miles

Nail in n/side rear tyre tread.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,435 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,435 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,965 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,814 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,948 miles

o/s/r tyre worn very low,both front tyres getting low on outside edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,763 miles

Rear & Offside front tyres at 3mm

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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RA53 JKK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RA53 JKK, 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 JKK?

You can check the full history of RA53 JKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RA53 JKK registered?

RA53 JKK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RA53 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 JKK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA53 JKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RA53 JKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.