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YT03 YKW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,189 mi
Last recorded145,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 YKW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 145,189 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 145,189 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,355 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 124,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 112,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,646 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four jacking points damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,217 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,372 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 46,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,325 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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YT03 YKW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YT03 YKW, 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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YT03 YKW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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