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YC03 OTZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,672 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,928 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 78,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,881 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2017 71,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 71,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2016 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 61,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyre treads low

Pass 14 May 2012 55,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,879 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2007 31 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 26,826 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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YC03 OTZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

YC03 OTZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is YC03 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 OTZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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