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YE03 SLB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SLB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,369 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension is corroded

engine & floor pan under trays fitted making corrosion assessment difficult

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,004 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine & floorpan undertrays fitted making corrosion assessment difficult

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted, unable to assess outer sill corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

engine & floorpan undertrays fitted making corrosion assessment difficult

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted, unable to assess outer sill corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,892 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 117,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,559 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust clamp broken

Fail 23 Mar 2015 114,549 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r exhaust clamp broken

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,457 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,728 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 104,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,362 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,361 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,548 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,341 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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YE03 SLB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SLB, 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 SLB registered?

YE03 SLB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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