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YC03 JYV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 JYV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,645 miles

both rear /lower suspension arm inner bushes worn causing slight movement

Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear /lower suspension arm inner bushes worn causing slight movement

Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fliud low

marks rear no plate

Pass 16 Sep 2010 168,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 168,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 160,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rears slightly corroded brake pipes

both rear tyres worn close to limit

due to covers under car unable to check under bonett and under vehicle components properley

exhaust system corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

oil. leak,

Fail 3 Jun 2008 132,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 132,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,267 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 106,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,205 miles

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

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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YC03 JYV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC03 JYV, 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 YC03 JYV registered?

YC03 JYV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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