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YY53 YOE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,071 mi
Last recorded151,071 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YOE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,071 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 150,687 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silinecer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,148 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,815 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 143,815 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 138,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,457 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 133,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,964 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 124,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 116,614 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 114,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor/sill area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm inner and outer boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside rack excessive internal play/movement (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front outer side wall scrubbed

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play retainer clip insecure (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer rubbed through on bracket (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play retainer clip insecure (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,150 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,841 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 69,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,645 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,405 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,531 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)

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 YOE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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