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WA53 HZC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,379 mi
Last recorded78,379 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,379 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,158 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,099 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,880 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,194 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,194 miles

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

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge's.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,743 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,806 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 HZC 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

WA53 HZC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is WA53 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 HZC 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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