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YS53 NYY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,355 mi
Last recorded43,355 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NYY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,668 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame compoments covered in black under seal.

Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,098 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame compoments covered in black under seal.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 31,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,663 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 1 Apr 2016 26,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 26,852 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,229 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 21,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,652 miles

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,599 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 15,623 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but still secure readable

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,623 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still secure readable

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,669 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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YS53 NYY 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 83.3%.

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 YS53 NYY, 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 YS53 NYY registered?

YS53 NYY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YS53 NYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 NYY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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