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WA53 KHR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,517 mi
Last recorded140,517 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 140,517 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 129,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 129,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Track rod end modification unsafe both side (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 123,851 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fron and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 123,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fron and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 119,054 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 109,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 109,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear track control arm gaiters deteriorated both sides

eml on

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,323 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,932 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,162 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,963 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 19,571 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)

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 KHR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KHR, 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 KHR registered?

WA53 KHR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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