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WD03 VLS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,323 mi
Last recorded175,323 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VLS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 175,323 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 174,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 174,415 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel nut broken

Pass 9 Apr 2019 171,984 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 170,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 166,629 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 163,069 miles

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 20 Mar 2015 159,747 miles

eml light on

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 159,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml light on

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 155,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r tyres low on edges

eml light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 150,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Apr 2013 150,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2012 146,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 141,360 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting to fur up

Pass 17 May 2010 138,610 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 122,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 83,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 48,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,495 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 VLS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VLS, 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 WD03 VLS registered?

WD03 VLS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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