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WA53 HYN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HYN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 137,781 miles

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Rear tyre on limit inner edge

o/s and n/s rear tie rod dust covers perished

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls perished

Pass 3 Sep 2018 132,969 miles

Central Rear subframe corroded

Offside Rear Lower shock bush worn

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s front tyre tread low

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded and inner sills

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,076 miles

rear handbrake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near sub frame bushes (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near sub frame bushes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,419 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,919 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on droplink

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,897 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on droplink

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,759 miles

used flexi hose fitted offside front

Fail 29 Jul 2011 55,756 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,135 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Fail 20 Jul 2009 43,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,839 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,960 miles

N/S wiper blade slightly split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,312 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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WA53 HYN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA53 HYN, 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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WA53 HYN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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