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W503 WAM

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 WAM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 138,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 134,314 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 134,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 133,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 131,673 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 131,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 130,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 130,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 105,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 105,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 77,023 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W503 WAM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 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 W503 WAM, 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 26 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 W503 WAM registered?

W503 WAM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W503 WAM safe to buy?

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