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WA03 OBW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,950 mi
Last recorded155,950 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OBW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 155,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MIL ON

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 155,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MIL ON

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 153,973 miles

Mil Light on

Pass 5 May 2022 151,414 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 151,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 145,501 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 145,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,019 miles

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

Front engine covers loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated into unions (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilising rear arms outer bushes rubbers split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 141,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front engine covers loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated into unions (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilising rear arms outer bushes rubbers split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 136,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses weathered

Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 107,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front washer jet blocked

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2011 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front washer jet blocked

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2009 82,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,402 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,793 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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WA03 OBW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WA03 OBW, 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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WA03 OBW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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