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WF53 NSY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,564 mi
Last recorded51,564 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 NSY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,739 miles

slight corrosion rear subframe and rear inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,634 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rear bush gaiter split

Fail 2 Oct 2018 49,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both corroded resticting free movement (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper rear bush gaiter split

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear and n/s/f tyres outer walls perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 48,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear and n/s/f tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking around bottle under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Oil leak underneath gearbox area ()

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,572 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r track rod spherical joint dust cover split

o/s/r and n/s/r lower arm spherical joint dust covers split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,864 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,864 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,994 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on inner edges STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,507 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 19,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,378 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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WF53 NSY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF53 NSY, 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 WF53 NSY registered?

WF53 NSY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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