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YB52 VGK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VGK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,080 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 132,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 132,007 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light displayed on instrument/warning panel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 120,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,893 miles

Rear brake unions rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2010 105,893 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Cooland leak from radiator

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

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

Rear brake unions rusty

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,200 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,698 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

surface cut on outer wall of n/s rear tyre

surface cut on outer wall of o/s front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,810 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 71,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 VGK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB52 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

YB52 VGK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is YB52 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 VGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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