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RF03 VXX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,392 mi
Last recorded186,392 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VXX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 186,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 186,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 180,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 235/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 180,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 235/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 176,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 169,204 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 169,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 161,410 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 155,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm 235/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm 235/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 155,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm 235/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm 235/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,396 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 132,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,768 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 112,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,325 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,661 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 71,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,711 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,288 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,831 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 VXX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VXX, 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 RF03 VXX registered?

RF03 VXX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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