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WA53 WGD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WGD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,045 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,229 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r outer track rod joints have slight play/dust covers damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,626 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,080 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,080 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 56,820 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,702 miles

Fullength undertray fitted and cannot check all brake pipes.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,179 miles

Full length undertray fitted and cannot check all brake pipes.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,569 miles

Full undertray fitted and cannot check all components.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,581 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 WGD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WGD, 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

How do I check the history of WA53 WGD?

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What year was WA53 WGD registered?

WA53 WGD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is WA53 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 WGD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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