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YD03 YYX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 YYX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,540 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both full length (3.6.B.2c)

Heat shields insecure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both full length (3.6.B.2c)

Heat shields insecure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,819 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,409 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,361 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,084 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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YD03 YYX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD03 YYX, 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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YD03 YYX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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