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RE03 SXH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,554 mi
Last recorded59,554 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 SXH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 59,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,716 miles

Nearside Rear inner sil corroded

Offside Rear inner sil corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sil covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2025 58,713 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sil corroded

Offside Rear inner sil corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sil covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,218 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 56,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,575 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,476 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,268 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,528 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,187 miles

front number plate delaminating

nsf bumper & os outer door sill cover damaged

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,870 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 28,864 miles

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

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)

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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RE03 SXH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE03 SXH, 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 RE03 SXH registered?

RE03 SXH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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