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RF52 YDN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,393 mi
Last recorded159,393 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YDN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 157,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 157,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 154,931 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 154,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 152,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 152,590 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 149,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,746 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 141,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 135,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,425 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 130,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 125,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,472 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,179 miles

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

slight split in n/s/f tyre wall

slight split in o/s/f wiper

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,323 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,487 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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RF52 YDN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RF52 YDN, 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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RF52 YDN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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