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YW52 MGO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,610 mi
Last recorded110,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MGO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,610 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not in prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis and underbody corroded

coil springs showing corrosion

front brake pads approx. 80% worn

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,178 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to bodywork

n/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

n/s/r track control arm gaiter slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + punctured

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,134 miles

front tyres wearing edges and treads stepped

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes

front tyres wearing edges and treads stepped

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,571 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 32,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,058 miles

Front Registration Plate cracked not currently affecting or obscuring characters

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,748 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2007 4,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 757 miles

o/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge of tyre

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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YW52 MGO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YW52 MGO, 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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YW52 MGO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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