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YC03 RSZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,664 mi
Last recorded59,664 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,664 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 58,314 miles

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

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 56,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 56,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn truck control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,725 miles

Vehicle has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,501 miles

Vehicle has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,515 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 53,515 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,420 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,262 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,500 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,616 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 RSZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

YC03 RSZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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