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WF53 ZCZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,569 mi
Last recorded15,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZCZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 15,569 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 15,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres are 22 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 14,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,881 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak around gearbox and under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 12,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 11,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 10,527 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 10,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 8,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 8,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 8,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 8,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 8,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 7,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 7,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,066 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 ZCZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF53 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

WF53 ZCZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 ZCZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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