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YD53 TYB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TYB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,090 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,968 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/r and n/s/r brake flex metal part corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,248 miles

nearside fon tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres cracking and wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside fon tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres cracking and wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,660 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,978 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,506 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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YD53 TYB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD53 TYB, 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 YD53 TYB registered?

YD53 TYB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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