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RA53 ZYM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,736 mi
Last recorded107,736 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZYM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,736 miles

Coolant leak Leak around O/S of radiator. ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 107,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear tracking arm both boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear tracking arm both boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Leak around O/S of radiator. ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,149 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 89,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,512 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,510 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,521 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,914 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear link rods slay play

rear reg plate slight deterioration

slight wear edges rear tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear link rods slay play

rear reg plate slight deterioration

slight wear edges rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,075 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge,but outside of prescribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,385 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,776 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,980 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 6,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 6,789 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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 ZYM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZYM, 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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RA53 ZYM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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