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RG53 DDZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,623 mi
Last recorded109,623 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,656 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,489 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,342 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,317 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY SCUFFED ON OUTER SIDEWALL & SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,632 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RG53 DDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RG53 DDZ, 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 RG53 DDZ registered?

RG53 DDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RG53 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 DDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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