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RA53 UHG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,363 mi
Last recorded80,363 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,363 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 75,752 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,886 miles

Nearside Front low on the inner edge and side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front low on the inner edge and side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,202 miles

Central Front number plate damage

Offside Front windscreen washer bottle may be leaking

both front head lamps discoloured

Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 72,329 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 71,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,995 miles

225/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND O/S/F ON LIMIT

Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

225/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND O/S/F ON LIMIT

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,519 miles

225/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,279 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 63,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,298 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 59,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,004 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 UHG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

RA53 UHG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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