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RA53 ZYV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,714 mi
Last recorded130,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZYV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 130,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 130,694 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,442 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,440 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,804 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,797 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 80,267 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,494 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,664 miles

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

body damage

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,494 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,703 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,652 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,809 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 ZYV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

RA53 ZYV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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