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YH03 NLC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,667 mi
Last recorded88,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 NLC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm: outer ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm: outer ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,130 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 88,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault system indicates a fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction system indicates a fault (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction system indicates a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively debris all over wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively debris all over wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative parking brake system does not operate (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 87,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 87,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge inner 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 79,054 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Recommend Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 77,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. Tread worn to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 77,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. Tread worn to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,166 miles

front and rear outer brake pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r/ tyres cracked

rear brake discs corroded

side skirts fitted sills not checked

Pass 25 May 2017 71,249 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

screw in o/s/rear tyre non repairable

wipers smear

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,635 miles

Nearside and offside front brake flexi ferrules are corroded

Slight play in offside rear lower arm outer bush

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules rusting

both rear lower arm bush gaitors are holed

both rear shock bush gaitors are holed

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules rusting

both rear lower arm bush gaitors are holed

both rear shock bush gaitors are holed

both rear track control arm outer gaitors split

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack

rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,160 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,254 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,551 miles

n/s/f brake pipe joint damp

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,685 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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YH03 NLC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH03 NLC, 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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YH03 NLC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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