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YE03 EKT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,378 mi
Last recorded99,378 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 EKT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 99,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsr+osr (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play nsr+osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,596 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,121 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,241 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,054 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 64,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,876 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,327 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,567 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)

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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YE03 EKT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE03 EKT, 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 YE03 EKT registered?

YE03 EKT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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