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VF03 YFT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,055 mi
Last recorded131,055 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YFT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 131,055 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,838 miles

advise corrosion to inner boot floor

advise front tyre wear

Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise corrosion to inner boot floor

advise front tyre wear

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 20,568 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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VF03 YFT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF03 YFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 YFT registered?

VF03 YFT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is VF03 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 YFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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