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WD03 AJX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 AJX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 72,388 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,144 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,932 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,631 miles

General underbody corrosion present at rear

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Offside front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,308 miles

General under body and suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2018 31,307 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General under body and suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,919 miles

Front brake discs very pitted

Front brakes slightly fluctuating

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,916 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,034 miles

Both front tyres slight wear to inner edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,366 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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WD03 AJX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WD03 AJX, 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 WD03 AJX registered?

WD03 AJX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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