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RF53 KWT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KWT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,800 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 119,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,651 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper wheel box worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper wheel box worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,404 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,400 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres have slightly worn edges

offside rear tyre has a slightly worn edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2012 76,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 76,138 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 71,171 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 62,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill, under body and under engine covers fitted

slight noise from offside rear road wheel when rotated

Pass 11 May 2009 53,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,344 miles

Anti reflective coating has been applied to rear number plate

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 KWT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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