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B8 YBU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,570 mi
Last recorded151,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 151,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,915 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 145,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section has a hole where it meets inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft seal is allowing oil to leak from differential

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 144,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to abs pump chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,640 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,004 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 139,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 133,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 123,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,656 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 87,358 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 72,873 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,577 miles

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

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

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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B8 YBU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B8 YBU, 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 B8 YBU registered?

B8 YBU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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