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CF03 WKX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,161 mi
Last recorded174,161 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WKX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 174,161 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar - as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EML illuminated indicating a fault.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 171,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar - inner joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2021 171,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link upper nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar - inner joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 169,017 miles

Both rear suspension tie bar outer ball joint dust covers damaged.

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Inner side light inoperative.

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

O/S Door mirror glass deteriorated.

O/S/R Sill closure panel corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 May 2019 165,400 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S and N/S rear tie bar outer ball joint dust covers split/damaged.

O/S and N/S rear under car chassis/sill areas corroded.

O/S/R Tyre perished and in poor condition.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,335 miles

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Tyre perished and split in the tread.

O/S/R Lower suspension arm rear inner bush worn.

O/S/R Sill closure panel/under car sill area corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,124 miles

Engine light on.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,162 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

both rear tyrod arm outer gaitors perished

engine check light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 141,305 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake dics worn.

Front brake pads worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

PLastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Rear tyres worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 141,058 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on.

Front brake dics worn.

Front brake pads worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

PLastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Rear tyres worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 132,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,824 miles

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/R Lower suspension arm rear inner bush worn.

Slight exhaust blow at N/S/R Silencer area.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 124,825 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)

Engine managment light on.

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/R Lower suspension arm rear inner bush worn.

Slight exhaust blow at N/S/R Silencer area.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 117,895 miles

Exhaust blow at N/S Silencer area.

N/S Wiper split.

O/S/R Lower suspension arm rear inner bush worn.

Rear indicaters pale.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,585 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,482 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 88,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,356 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges †

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,802 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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CF03 WKX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF03 WKX, 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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CF03 WKX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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