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VF03 YKU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,768 mi
Last recorded130,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 130,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 116,339 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

ns rear inner disc slightly pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 116,336 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

ns rear inner disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,815 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 98,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,224 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 87,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 66,187 miles

Rear tyres worn to 2mm

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 YKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF03 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

VF03 YKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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