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YX53 MDV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,957 mi
Last recorded132,957 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MDV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,957 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer and also have slight play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,063 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 124,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

both front shockers have no damping effect

Pass 18 Oct 2014 114,807 miles

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

Oil leak

rear handbrake cables outer covers worn

Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear handbrake cables outer covers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 104,012 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,998 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,624 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 MDV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

YX53 MDV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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