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RF03 DXG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 DXG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,701 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 144,701 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 144,391 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 139,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 139,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,529 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 128,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind covers (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in white (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in white (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind covers full length (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in white (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in white (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted preventing full test of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,767 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 115,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,132 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,097 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on limit

rear anti-roll bar montings slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2012 103,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,348 miles

rear brake disc`s worn

Fail 4 Dec 2010 91,348 miles

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

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

rear brake disc`s worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,026 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,579 miles

FRONT BRAKEDISCS SCORED

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,280 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 47,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,148 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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RF03 DXG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RF03 DXG, 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 RF03 DXG registered?

RF03 DXG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is RF03 DXG safe to buy?

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