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YD03 YZC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,337 mi
Last recorded118,337 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 118,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 116,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 116,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,085 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 66,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 49,764 miles

engine light on dash, when engine running.

nearside front tyre on 1.9mm inner tread pattern.

offside front tyre on 1.8mm inner tread pattern.

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 YZC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD03 YZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD03 YZC registered?

YD03 YZC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is YD03 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 YZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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