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RF03 VZE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VZE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,591 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,220 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 128,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 128,347 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 70,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,258 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 62,325 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 VZE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

RF03 VZE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RF03 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 VZE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF03 VZE have outstanding finance?

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