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VE52 TYH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,053 mi
Last recorded119,053 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 TYH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective cracked [slightly damaged] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front [front arm] outer bush slightly stiff no excessive movement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly[strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from o/s rear rocker cover [leaking onto manifold] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic trim

underbody and components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 119,033 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 lights showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt long adjustable arm [rear] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete sills covered by kit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt long adjustable arm [rear] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective cracked [slightly damaged] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front [front arm] outer bush slightly stiff no excessive movement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly[strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from o/s rear rocker cover [leaking onto manifold] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic trim

underbody and components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,328 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 114,328 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,004 miles

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

under and engine trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 99,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under and engine trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,253 miles

engine tray fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,206 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine tray fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 93,449 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,208 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,439 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,685 miles

OSR outer track rod end gaiter split

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,677 miles

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

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

OSR outer track rod end gaiter split

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,993 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,109 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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VE52 TYH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE52 TYH, 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 VE52 TYH registered?

VE52 TYH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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