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RG53 EUK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,760 mi
Last recorded153,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EUK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 153,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

overcills fitted fitted not allowing cill inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 153,417 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 150,489 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 150,489 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,939 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 143,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,491 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISE - play in n/s rear upper wishbone arm ball joint

alternator belt stating to crack

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edge. n/s front on 2mm, o/s front on 3mm (minimum 1.6mm) o/s front tyre has small cuts in tread

both n/s and o/s inner sill's, rear exhaust hangers on body, front and rear subframe's and rear chassie corroding

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed in webbing

radiator damaged and sagging in middle

signs of front anti roll bar rubbing on n/s front inner wing skirt

slight play and lift in both rear lower hub bush's

very slight play in o/s rear upper wishbone ball joint

Fail 27 Sep 2013 138,491 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISE - n/s wiper split at end and smearing screen

STRONG ADVISE - play in n/s rear upper wishbone arm ball joint

alternator belt stating to crack

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edge. n/s front on 2mm, o/s front on 3mm (minimum 1.6mm) o/s front tyre has small cuts in tread

both n/s and o/s inner sill's, rear exhaust hangers on body, front and rear subframe's and rear chassie corroding

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed in webbing

radiator damaged and sagging in middle

signs of front anti roll bar rubbing on n/s front inner wing skirt

slight play and lift in both rear lower hub bush's

very slight play in o/s rear upper wishbone ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,349 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2011

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

plastic over sill panels

Pass 1 Oct 2011 130,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

pastic covering under car

plastic over sill panels

Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,843 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 116,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,753 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Park brake fault was initialy indicated at dash.

Rear tyres are worn at centers.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,486 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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RG53 EUK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

RG53 EUK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is RG53 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 EUK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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