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RA53 JLU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,458 mi
Last recorded67,458 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 JLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,458 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 58,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,636 miles

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

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 JLU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RA53 JLU, 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

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What year was RA53 JLU registered?

RA53 JLU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is RA53 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 JLU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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