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RF53 BWJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

a small stonechip on front windsecreen

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,592 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,592 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,329 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp flashing indicating a fault

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,405 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 69,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 39,957 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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RF53 BWJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF53 BWJ, 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 RF53 BWJ registered?

RF53 BWJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RF53 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 BWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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