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YX53 KZR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,301 mi
Last recorded119,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KZR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,740 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted unable to inspect floor pans

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 163,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch,inner/outersill in two areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion to inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion outersills/floorpans,outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,213 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

some corrosion to both outersills

Fail 22 Feb 2021 100,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to both outersills

Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,467 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both incorporates hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion in box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 94,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both incorporates hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion in box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,365 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2015 78,629 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,753 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,522 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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YX53 KZR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX53 KZR, 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 YX53 KZR registered?

YX53 KZR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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