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SV03 YYA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 YYA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 120,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,901 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,693 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,668 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,858 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread !

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Recommend front wheel alignment be checked due tyre wear !

Fail 15 Feb 2012 92,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread !

Recommend front wheel alignment be checked due tyre wear !

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,496 miles

front tyres are on 1.6mm

noise at rear whilst on brakre test possible wheel bearing ?

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,496 miles

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

front tyres are on 1.6mm

noise at rear whilst on brakre test possible wheel bearing ?

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,546 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,607 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION AT INNER SURFACES OF REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,224 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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SV03 YYA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV03 YYA, 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 SV03 YYA registered?

SV03 YYA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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