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YB53 CEY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,828 mi
Last recorded75,828 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CEY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,828 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,655 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 68,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs badly corroded on inside faces

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,101 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,101 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,947 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,865 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,193 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2008 35,193 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 28,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,450 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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YB53 CEY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB53 CEY, 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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What year was YB53 CEY registered?

YB53 CEY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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