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AV53 YXL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,609 mi
Last recorded120,609 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,609 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 120,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rods all four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 114,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,084 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,196 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 103,096 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,630 miles

front & rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,748 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,900 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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AV53 YXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 YXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 YXL registered?

AV53 YXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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