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V8 YOM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YOM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,263 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 103,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 88,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,052 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,154 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,059 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2008 50,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V8 YOM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V8 YOM, 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 V8 YOM registered?

V8 YOM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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