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WA53 HXX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,480 mi
Last recorded146,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HXX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 146,480 miles

SLIGHTY PLAY IN OFSIDE FRONT INNER ARM

SLIGHTY PLAY IN OFSIDE INNER ARM

Fail 2 Jul 2022 146,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHTY PLAY IN OFSIDE FRONT INNER ARM

SLIGHTY PLAY IN OFSIDE INNER ARM

Pass 24 Oct 2020 142,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 138,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 134,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,986 miles

n/s o/s front to rear inner sill panels corroded

o/s front tyre split on outside wall

rear suspension corroded

rear underneath body corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,251 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 126,251 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,268 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 114,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,636 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 99,636 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,654 miles

o\s front flexible brake hose metal pipe [caliper end] rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,085 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,053 miles

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

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

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

slight damage on o\s frontwheel

Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,993 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,346 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WA53 HXX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WA53 HXX, 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 WA53 HXX registered?

WA53 HXX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is WA53 HXX safe to buy?

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