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WA03 OCW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,185 mi
Last recorded60,185 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 59,391 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2023 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,266 miles

both rear tyres wearing and deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,915 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,192 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearings

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,917 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall worn and perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn and perished

rear hub lower bushes poor condition

rear suspension arm inner bushes poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2018 53,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall worn and perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn and perished

rear hub lower bushes poor condition

rear suspension arm inner bushes poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,440 miles

nearside front tyre perished, worn on inner edge and on 3mm

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,987 miles

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2016 49,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,995 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

inbalance in front brakes 24%

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,568 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,766 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 OCW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

Is WA03 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 OCW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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