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YH03 NLF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,470 mi
Last recorded62,470 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 NLF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

suspension rubbers split on most suspension joints

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,030 miles

all brake hoses rigid ends corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,026 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearest chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses rigid ends corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,227 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,150 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 55,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,482 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 15 May 2006 19,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NLF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLF, 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 YH03 NLF registered?

YH03 NLF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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