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WF03 MWL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 MWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 133,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,984 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 122,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear marker.

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,152 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 104,981 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 104,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,355 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 95,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,127 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 16 Jun 2008 41,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,574 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)

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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WF03 MWL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 WF03 MWL, 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 WF03 MWL registered?

WF03 MWL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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