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WA53 HYU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,163 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,608 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,846 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 HYU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA53 HYU?

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What year was WA53 HYU registered?

WA53 HYU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is WA53 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 HYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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