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YB53 ZXU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,224 mi
Last recorded179,224 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ZXU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 179,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 179,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension componants corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 176,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 172,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 163,426 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 148,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 132,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 132,803 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 111,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 92,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,732 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 36,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,686 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 ZXU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB53 ZXU, 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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YB53 ZXU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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