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YC03 OSM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,588 mi
Last recorded51,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OSM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 51,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,716 miles

Both front wiper are splitting

Engine oil leak!.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 48,300 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

under-shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2015 47,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 43,137 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,714 miles

Front Brake pad(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 OSM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YC03 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

YC03 OSM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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