MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension covered with black under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested oil below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant hose deteriorated and seeping oil
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
vacuum leak on engine
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Spare tyre defective
engine management light on
vacuum leak on engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC53 HSL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 YC53 HSL, 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 YC53 HSL registered?
YC53 HSL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is YC53 HSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC53 HSL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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