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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,967 cc

Y279 YRSMOT history

Y279 YRS is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,492 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,492 km
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,987 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 YRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 YRS was last recorded at 104,492 km on 27 Oct 2026, 1,950 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,542 km · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,950 km
Average per year
1,987 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,492 km
  • 2025 – 102,542 km
  • 2024 – 99,557 km
  • 2023 – 98,242 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,492 km
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEML light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lense crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryFloor and sills corroded
  • AdvisoryVarious underbody and component corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • EML On

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,492 km (+1,950)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,492 km
    Test number
    962841947943
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lense cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFloor and sills corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody and component corrosion

  2. Pass102,542 km (+332)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,542 km
    Test number
    334914469951
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Lense Cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious Suspension Bushes Perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious Underbody/Components Corroded

  3. Fail102,210 km (+2,653)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,210 km
    Test number
    130608201199
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lense cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody and component corrosion

  4. Pass99,557 km (+1,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,557 km
    Test number
    942776362778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on at dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  5. Pass98,242 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,242 km
    Test number
    480002311126
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass59,793 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    132276089873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail59,775 miles (+6,386)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    618221298586
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inside and just on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,389 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    387816729513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,011 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    350911796193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    437323722254
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail43,861 miles (+3,782)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    381619990787
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack orbital area (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass40,079 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,079 miles
    Test number
    688743411334
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe going into steering rack at o/s (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass38,404 miles (+1,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    927088391221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front to rear brake pipes

  14. Pass36,606 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    724631138290
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  15. Pass34,923 miles (+1,911)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    329864315155
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass33,012 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    396345433426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,404 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,404 miles
    Test number
    977363832275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,038 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,038 miles
    Test number
    106630531261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,859 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,859 miles
    Test number
    832156130276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,610 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    620446039235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,280 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,280 miles
    Test number
    394742938254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,035 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    624763437297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,648 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,648 miles
    Test number
    913497126217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    22,330 miles
    Test number
    113527335255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 YRS

Does Y279 YRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 YRS is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 YRS?
The MOT on Y279 YRS is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 YRS done?
Y279 YRS was recorded at 104,492 km at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 1,987 km a year.
Has Y279 YRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 YRS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y279 YRS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y279 YRS find?
Y279 YRS passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 15 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both rears; eml light on; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, and 12 more.

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