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RF03 VZS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VZS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,067 miles

link arm ball joint dust covers perishing both

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track arm - (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

suspect anti roll bar D rubbers O/S/R

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,467 miles

wet test

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,763 miles

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,172 miles

rear tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 71,976 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,341 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer quarter and close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre wearing inside quarter

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 36,707 miles

Outer sills covered.

Top of engine covered.

Under body covered.

Under engine covered.

Pass 25 May 2007 28,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,197 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 VZS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF03 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

RF03 VZS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 VZS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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