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SV53 YUR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,061 mi
Last recorded103,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YUR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,061 miles

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake pipes coated

extensive surface corrosion on underside

floor coated with underseal

Fail 7 Jan 2017 103,061 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake pipes coated

extensive surface corrosion on underside

floor coated with underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,493 miles

Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2015 94,464 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014
Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,792 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,097 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both oter sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,679 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,226 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Sep 2011 69,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,052 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,079 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,147 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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SV53 YUR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc 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 SV53 YUR, 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 SV53 YUR registered?

SV53 YUR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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