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YE53 RVW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 RVW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,925 miles

General corrosion to underside- Rear subframe, floorpans,inner sills,brake pipes but not excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,228 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,785 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 10 Jan 2018 63,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,528 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack in it (6.3.1d)

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 14 Jan 2015 49,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,274 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,228 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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YE53 RVW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YE53 RVW, 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 YE53 RVW registered?

YE53 RVW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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