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YB52 VFS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,565 mi
Last recorded51,565 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VFS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

corrosion on steel brake pipes

inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 51,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

corrosion on steel brake pipes

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,493 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,474 miles

Boot loaded

Metal section of offside front brake hose slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 Jan 2011 28,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Boot loaded

Engine oil low

Metal section of offside front brake hose slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread and slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre low on tread and slightly perished

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

Rear service brake application slightly uneven

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread, nail in tread and slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,737 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,647 miles

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

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

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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YB52 VFS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 YB52 VFS, 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 YB52 VFS registered?

YB52 VFS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YB52 VFS 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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