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RA53 ZJJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 159,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tested wet stone chip to windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2014 146,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tested wet stone chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,894 miles

engine oil soaked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,747 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 114,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on limit

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 106,484 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,673 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,973 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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 ZJJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

RA53 ZJJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is RA53 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 ZJJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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