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Y803 YEV

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,744 mi
Last recorded50,744 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,036 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,419 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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Y803 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y803 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y803 YEV registered?

Y803 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y803 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y803 YEV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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