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RF53 BYN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BYN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and close to Canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer c.v boot slight hole

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,865 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,448 miles

front and rear # plates starting to delaminate

o/s/r brake pad wearing lower than n/s/r

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,268 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 BYN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RF53 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

RF53 BYN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is RF53 BYN safe to buy?

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