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RF53 KWN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KWN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,681 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,260 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link joint boots are perishing & worn

Rear suspension has surface corossion

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,643 miles

All rear suspension joint boots are starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,355 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,444 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 48,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

near side front tyre has cracking on outer side wall

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,804 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,364 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,364 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,213 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,303 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 KWN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWN, 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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RF53 KWN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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