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YY53 HNK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HNK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,813 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner tyre thread worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,424 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,282 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads and discs getting worn.

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,437 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads and discs getting worn.

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,228 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,396 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

front to rear brake pipes getting pitted and corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,075 miles

o/s/front brake has BORDER LINE BINDING

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,596 miles

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

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

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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YY53 HNK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY53 HNK, 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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YY53 HNK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YY53 HNK safe to buy?

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