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WA03 OBX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OBX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 141,722 miles

Rear chassis arms corroding

Rear drop link corroded

air con pump leaking fluid

engine oil leak

front/rear subframes corroded

water pump worn/leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 135,607 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,614 miles

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

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

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

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2012 89,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 89,516 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,537 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in main suspension bushes

advise slight play in rear drop links

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2011 67,537 miles

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

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

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in main suspension bushes

advise slight play in rear drop links

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,410 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2009 58,997 miles

rear tyres close to limit,rear discs corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,007 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,077 miles

3 tyres assimetric tyres 1powergy

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

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

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 OBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA03 OBX, 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 WA03 OBX registered?

WA03 OBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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