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YF03 WNB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,620 mi
Last recorded137,620 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WNB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 137,620 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 137,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2023 137,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,420 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted/side sills fitted/side sills corroded both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,151 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

under cover tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,397 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

side sill skirts fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 131,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (5.2.6)

all underside components slightly corroded

rear arches slightly corroded

sill kit / full under trays fitted not allowing me to see the full extent of the rust on both sills

steering / suspension slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 125,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 117,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 100,143 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 90,013 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,701 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 WNB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WNB, 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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YF03 WNB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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