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BL52 YSS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,432 mi
Last recorded124,432 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YSS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced All four (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing and slight noise - may need attention soon

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge - recommend replace

Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with brake disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge - recommend replace

slight free play to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,091 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s tyre (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,091 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s tyre (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 113,168 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 113,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,606 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 111,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,644 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,163 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake discs has slight scoring

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Fail 24 Feb 2012 101,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine missfire management light on

o/s/f brake discs has slight scoring

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,057 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 147,874 miles

brake and suspension / steering components heavily wet due to rain

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear tyres getting low on centre thread

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 44,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,404 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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BL52 YSS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 BL52 YSS, 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 BL52 YSS registered?

BL52 YSS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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