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YF53 OGV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OGV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 131,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 123,485 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 123,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 109,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 94,111 miles

Nearside Rear Steering ball joint dust cover doesn't prevent ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Steering ball joint dust cover doesn't prevent ingress of dirt

Fail 28 May 2018 94,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Steering ball joint dust cover doesn't prevent ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Steering ball joint dust cover doesn't prevent ingress of dirt

Pass 27 May 2017 87,541 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult safety belt visual carried out only.

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 85,076 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 78,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 68,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,096 miles

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 28 Apr 2010 47,400 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,346 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 15,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,162 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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YF53 OGV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF53 OGV, 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 YF53 OGV registered?

YF53 OGV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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