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WA53 HYW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,810 mi
Last recorded80,810 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HYW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,810 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 80,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,489 miles

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

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

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 18 Oct 2013 66,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,207 miles

Offside & Nearside rear tyre x 2 wearing close to legal limit. tyre size 225/55x16 pirelli P6000 (j)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,257 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 HYW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HYW, 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

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What year was WA53 HYW registered?

WA53 HYW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WA53 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 HYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA53 HYW have outstanding finance?

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