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YW03 UBS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,359 mi
Last recorded16,359 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 16,359 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 163,159 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 151,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 145,766 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 140,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 140,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 128,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 126,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 106,213 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,509 miles

vehicle is fitted with under body protection not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,508 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle is fitted with under body protection not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,813 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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YW03 UBS 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 71.4%.

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 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 UBS, 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 YW03 UBS registered?

YW03 UBS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 UBS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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