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WG03 FTU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,228 mi
Last recorded140,228 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 FTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 140,225 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235/50x17 fitted to n.s.f 235/40x17 fitted to o.s.f (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 139,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 139,724 miles

rear discs corroded

rear tyres low

slight interaction on o/s/r

Pass 6 Apr 2013 129,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 118,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 105,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 96,329 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

engine warning lamp on

headlamp aims on limit

nail in n/s/f tyre

ns/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2009 88,027 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 20 Jun 2008 87,985 miles

parking brake system indicats a fault

Fail 20 Jun 2008 87,984 miles

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

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

parking brake system indicats a fault

Pass 11 May 2007 75,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,281 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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WG03 FTU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG03 FTU, 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 WG03 FTU registered?

WG03 FTU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WG03 FTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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