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SV53 YUW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YUW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,128 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak o s f brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,132 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 80,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,122 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2017
Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,005 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016

Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,005 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 18 Oct 2006 22,019 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 22,004 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)

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 YUW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

SV53 YUW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is SV53 YUW safe to buy?

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