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WA53 KKE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,367 mi
Last recorded81,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,315 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tie bar bush/pin covers deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer tie bar bush/pin covers deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 76,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer tie bar bush/pin covers deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer tie bar bush/pin covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts in the side wall but not deep enough to expose plys or chords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts in the side wall but not deep enough to expose plys or chords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,894 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,359 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,328 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre starting to wear edge

osf tyre wear edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,803 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,786 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 KKE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

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

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