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YW03 TGX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,132 mi
Last recorded96,132 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 TGX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,526 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,512 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs some pitting/wear

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,673 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,718 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 41,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 41,901 miles

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

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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YW03 TGX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YW03 TGX, 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 YW03 TGX registered?

YW03 TGX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is YW03 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 TGX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW03 TGX have outstanding finance?

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