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AM03 YCH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YCH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,217 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear GENERAL UNDER BODY CRROSION

Fail 20 Jan 2022 128,212 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

excessive coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,451 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 122,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 118,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak around sump area

Fail 27 Jun 2018 118,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,972 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,174 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 106,174 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,186 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 77,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,029 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,308 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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AM03 YCH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AM03 YCH, 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 AM03 YCH registered?

AM03 YCH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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