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RF53 KWM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,136 mi
Last recorded197,136 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KWM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 197,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe is heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 190,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 190,021 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 183,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 176,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 171,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 164,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 152,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 121,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 82,664 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,664 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 KWM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWM, 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 RF53 KWM registered?

RF53 KWM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 KWM safe to buy?

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