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WA53 HYV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HYV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,937 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,229 miles

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose bush x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose bush x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,660 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2016 70,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2012 49,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,180 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,568 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 HYV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver 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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

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

Is WA53 HYV safe to buy?

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