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RA53 ZYG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,879 mi
Last recorded217,879 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZYG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 217,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 217,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 214,111 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 214,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 208,118 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 208,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 203,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 203,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 196,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted covering components

engine under tray fitted covering components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 183,494 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 183,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 167,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 152,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding- o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2013 152,071 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding- o/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,691 miles

Front pads wearing lower on O/S/F

O/S/F Brakebind

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,690 miles

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

Front pads wearing lower on O/S/F

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

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

O/S/F Brakebind

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,303 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,410 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,924 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 ZYG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZYG, 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.

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What year was RA53 ZYG registered?

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

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