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YS03 FVH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 FVH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,190 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 68,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 66,455 miles

All 4 tyres Perished

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 64,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,043 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,306 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,218 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YS03 FVH 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS03 FVH, 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 YS03 FVH registered?

YS03 FVH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 FVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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