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WA53 HZB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,134 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,180 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 225/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,465 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,843 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 59,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,902 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)

o/s/r inner tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,071 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 46,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,519 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,080 miles

All 4 brake flexy hose metal pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Unable to see large parts of the underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 36,032 miles

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

All 4 brake flexy hose metal pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre getting low.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Unable to see large parts of the underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 26,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,770 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)

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 HZB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

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

Is WA53 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 HZB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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