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W3 PFB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,460 mi
Last recorded94,460 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 PFB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 94,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to all brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

accident damage to nearside front and rear doors

Pass 15 May 2018 93,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Fail 1 May 2018 93,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,301 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,799 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,167 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,753 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,918 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,035 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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W3 PFB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W3 PFB, 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 W3 PFB registered?

W3 PFB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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