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WA53 KJO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,708 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted cannot determine where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,326 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TIE BAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TIE BAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,072 miles

REAR CHASSIS BOX SECTION ARE RUSTED

REAR SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED

REAR TRACK ROD GAITERS ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS AMD UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,673 miles

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAK

REAR SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,892 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,498 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 KJO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

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

Is WA53 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 KJO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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