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YR03 CLF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CLF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,621 miles

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm inner bushes

surface rust on n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Dec 2013 106,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm front and inner bushes

surface rust on n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2012 94,529 miles

unable to check under side of car due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,184 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,149 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 55,148 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,568 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,342 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 21,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YR03 CLF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR03 CLF, 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

How do I check the history of YR03 CLF?

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What year was YR03 CLF registered?

YR03 CLF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is YR03 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 CLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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