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YE53 RWJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 RWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,438 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,028 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,028 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,312 miles

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

offside rear tyre is starting to wear low

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

offside rear tyre is starting to wear low

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,060 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,666 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,613 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 RWJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

YE53 RWJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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