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YP53 VFU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,155 mi
Last recorded150,155 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VFU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 150,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm requires attention (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 150,145 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm requires attention (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 82,659 miles

Both front wipers poor

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 82,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wipers poor

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 81,577 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 81,577 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,570 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,519 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,495 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,728 miles

both rear tyres perished and split

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,728 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and split

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,101 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,101 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,399 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,257 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 33,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YP53 VFU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YP53 VFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 VFU registered?

YP53 VFU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is YP53 VFU safe to buy?

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