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YF03 EZA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EZA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 75,782 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor & inner sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 69,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 66,676 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,676 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 61,749 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 61,745 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2016 60,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,590 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,514 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 52,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 46,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,580 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 41,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 36,079 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 29,988 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 29,933 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 21,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2008 17,616 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,891 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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YF03 EZA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YF03 EZA, 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 YF03 EZA registered?

YF03 EZA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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