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YF03 VBC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VBC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear outer sills badly corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp becoming loose internally

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,360 miles

front to rear metal pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,033 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,557 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 VBC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YF03 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF03 VBC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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