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VX53 YWP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YWP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,091 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 82,047 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,136 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 77,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 77,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,270 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 63,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 63,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,683 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,363 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,789 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 54,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,018 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody and sill covers fitted preventing inspection.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,289 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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VX53 YWP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc 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 VX53 YWP, 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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VX53 YWP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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