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YH03 WBD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,036 mi
Last recorded96,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 WBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

all wheel arches corroded

both front inner wings heavily corroded near shock absorber top mounts

centre exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

front lower bumper trim missing

plastic sill covers fitted covering parts of vehicle

whole underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,251 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,341 miles

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

Full Length undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,568 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,668 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 77,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,751 miles

sills corroded but not excessive and outer sills and under body covered

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,474 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,474 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,554 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,395 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,681 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,894 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 WBD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

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

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