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WA53 KJU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KJU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 95,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tail lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 90,078 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tail lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,916 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 77,436 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2017 77,434 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 3 May 2016 72,056 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2016 72,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2015 66,072 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 59,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre inner edge heavily worn

tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,260 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 44,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 39,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 35,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn almost to canvas on inner edges

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 KJU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

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

Is WA53 KJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 KJU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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