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RG03 ECT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,004 mi
Last recorded55,004 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 ECT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,004 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 55,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,481 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 50,481 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,991 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,864 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,794 miles

both n/s tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both n/s tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,202 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 27,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,689 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,218 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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RG03 ECT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RG03 ECT, 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 RG03 ECT registered?

RG03 ECT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is RG03 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 ECT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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