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SV53 YVD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,632 mi
Last recorded134,632 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YVD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2020 134,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,157 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 124,157 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,977 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 111,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,938 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,805 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,805 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,239 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,786 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,786 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 41,347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,316 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,355 miles

both rear shocker lower bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2006 23,355 miles

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

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

play at both rear lower shocker bushes

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 YVD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

SV53 YVD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SV53 YVD safe to buy?

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